Apple Pie Biscuits

Apple Pie Biscuits are a delicious combination of flaky, buttery biscuits filled with sweet, spiced apple filling, making them the perfect treat for breakfast, dessert, or a cozy snack. Here’s a simple recipe for making these scrumptious Apple Pie Biscuits:

Apple Pie Biscuits Recipe

Ingredients:

For the Biscuits:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 2/3 cup buttermilk (or regular milk with 1 tbsp vinegar)

For the Apple Filling:

• 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work well)
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg (optional)
• 1 tbsp all-purpose flour (to thicken the filling)

For the Glaze (optional):

• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1-2 tsp milk
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Make the Apple Filling:

   • In a medium skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
   • Add the diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg (if using). Stir and cook for 4-5 minutes until the apples begin to soften.
   • Sprinkle the flour over the apples and stir to combine. This will help thicken the mixture.
   • Continue to cook for another 3-4 minutes until the filling is thickened. Remove from heat and set aside to cool while you prepare the biscuits.

2. Make the Biscuits:

   • Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
   • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
   • Cut the cold, cubed butter into the dry ingredients using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs (small pea-sized pieces).
   • Pour in the buttermilk and stir gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the dough.

3. Assemble the Apple Pie Biscuits:

   • Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently pat the dough into a rectangle about 1/2 inch thick.
   • Spread a spoonful of the cooled apple filling in the center of the dough, leaving about 1 inch around the edges.
   • Fold the dough over the apples like a letter, folding in both sides to enclose the filling.
   • Gently roll the dough into a log shape and then cut it into 8-10 equal pieces.
   • Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet, cut side up.

4. Bake the Biscuits:

   • Bake the biscuits in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.

5. Make the Glaze (Optional):

   • While the biscuits are baking, make the glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth.
   • Once the biscuits are done and slightly cooled, drizzle the glaze over the top for a sweet finishing touch.

6. Serve:

   • Allow the biscuits to cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy them warm!

These Apple Pie Biscuits are a warm, comforting treat with a lovely balance of buttery biscuit and spiced apple filling. The optional glaze adds a sweet finishing touch, but the biscuits are also delicious on their own.

Let me know if you want to tweak any ingredients or try other variations!