They’re like warm, flaky biscuits filled with gooey cinnamon-apple pie filling — perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. Here’s a simple and delicious recipe:
🍏 Apple Pie Biscuits
Ingredients
For the Biscuits:
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 tablespoon baking powder
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½ teaspoon salt
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2 tablespoons sugar
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½ cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cubed
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¾ cup cold milk (or buttermilk)
For the Apple Filling:
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2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work great)
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2 tablespoons butter
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¼ cup brown sugar
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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½ teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 teaspoon cornstarch + 1 tablespoon water (optional, for thickening)
For the Glaze (optional):
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½ cup powdered sugar
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1–2 tablespoons milk or cream
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¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Make the Apple Filling
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In a small skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat.
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Add the apples, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring until the apples soften and the mixture thickens slightly.
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Stir in vanilla. (If it’s too runny, mix cornstarch and water, add to the pan, and cook 1–2 minutes more.)
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Remove from heat and let cool.
2. Make the Biscuit Dough
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Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
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Cut in cold butter using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
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Stir in milk just until a dough forms (don’t overmix!).
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Turn onto a lightly floured surface and gently pat to about ½-inch thick.
3. Assemble the Biscuits
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Cut the dough into 8 circles (about 3 inches wide).
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Place 4 rounds on the baking sheet. Spoon a bit of the apple filling into the center of each.
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Top with the remaining 4 biscuit rounds and seal the edges with a fork or your fingers.
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(Optional) Brush tops with a little milk or melted butter for a golden finish.
4. Bake
Bake for 13–15 minutes, until golden brown.
5. Glaze
Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Drizzle over warm biscuits and enjoy!
🍎 Tips & Variations
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Add a pinch of nutmeg or allspice for extra fall flavor.
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Use store-bought refrigerated biscuits for a quick shortcut.
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Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a dessert version!
Would you like a shortcut version using canned biscuits and pie filling, or a from-scratch version with caramel apple filling next?
