Introduction:
Apple Pie Biscuits are a cozy twist on classic apple pie — soft, flaky biscuits filled with warm, cinnamon-spiced apples and topped with a sweet glaze. They’re perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a quick fall dessert that captures the comforting flavors of homemade apple pie without the fuss!
🧈 Ingredients
For the Biscuits:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cubed
- ¾ cup cold milk or buttermilk
For the Apple Filling:
- 2 medium apples (such as Honeycrisp or Granny Smith), peeled and diced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch + 1 tablespoon water (optional, for thickening)
For the Glaze:
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven: to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Make the apple filling:
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Cook for about 5–7 minutes until the apples are soft and caramelized.
- If the mixture is too runny, stir in cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened.
- Let cool slightly.
- Prepare the biscuit dough:
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingertips until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Pour in milk and stir until just combined (don’t overmix).
- Assemble:
- Turn dough onto a floured surface and roll out to about ½-inch thick.
- Cut out rounds using a biscuit cutter.
- Place a spoonful of apple filling on half of the rounds, then top each with another biscuit round and press edges gently to seal.
- Bake:
- Place on the prepared sheet and bake for 12–15 minutes, until golden brown.
- Glaze:
- Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Drizzle over warm biscuits.
🍯 Serving Tips
Serve warm with a drizzle of caramel sauce or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent treat!