APPLE PIE BISCUITS
These Apple Pie Biscuits are soft, flaky, and filled with warm, spiced apples. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, they capture classic apple pie flavors in a convenient, easy-to-make biscuit form.
Ingredients
For the Biscuits:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
- ¾ cup milk
For the Apple Filling:
- 2 medium apples peeled and diced
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon butter
For Topping (Optional):
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Biscuits: In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk to form dough.
- Cook Apples: In a skillet, melt butter and sauté apples with sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg until slightly tender.
- Assemble Biscuits: Roll out dough to ½-inch thickness. Cut into circles, place a spoonful of apple filling in the center, fold over, and pinch edges to seal.
- Bake: Place biscuits on baking sheet, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar if desired, and bake 18–20 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve: Cool slightly and enjoy warm.
Notes
- Make Ahead: Apple filling can be prepared a day in advance; assemble and bake when ready.
- Customizing the Flavor: Add raisins, chopped nuts, or a drizzle of caramel for extra flavor.
- Serving Suggestions: Serve with butter, cream, or alongside coffee or tea.
- Allergy-Friendly Options: Use dairy-free butter and milk alternatives for a vegan version.
- Storage Tips: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days; reheat before serving.