Description
Warm and flaky apple pie biscuits blend Southern comfort with classic dessert charm. Buttery layers filled with cinnamon-spiced apples create a delightful twist you can savor with morning coffee or afternoon tea.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (8 pieces) refrigerated buttermilk or flaky biscuits
- 4 medium apples (peeled, cored, and chopped or 1 can apple pie filling, chopped)
- 4 tbsps (56 g) unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup (100 g) brown sugar
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 ¼ tsps ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup (60 g) powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
- 2–3 tbsps (30–45 ml) heavy cream or milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare Apple Compote: In a saucepan, combine chopped apples, brown sugar, lemon juice, warming spices, and cornstarch. Simmer over medium heat, stirring consistently until apples soften and mixture thickens into a fragrant compote. Stir in vanilla extract and set aside to cool and concentrate flavors.
- Create Cinnamon-Sugar Coating: Mix granulated sugar with ground cinnamon in a shallow bowl, preparing a sweet, aromatic layer for the biscuits.
- Coat and Arrange Biscuits: Dip each biscuit into melted butter, ensuring complete coverage, then roll generously in cinnamon-sugar mixture. Arrange coated biscuits in a well-greased cast iron skillet, creating a harmonious pattern for even baking.
- Add Apple Filling and Butter: Distribute warm apple filling evenly across arranged biscuits, ensuring each piece receives an abundant layer. Drizzle remaining melted butter over the top to contribute to a rich, golden-brown finish.
- Bake and Glaze: Slide skillet into a preheated oven and bake until biscuits turn golden and filling bubbles with tantalizing aromas. Meanwhile, whisk powdered sugar with heavy cream and vanilla to create a silky glaze.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from oven and immediately cascade prepared glaze over golden biscuits, allowing it to seep into nooks and crannies. Serve warm, optionally accompanied by vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra touch of decadence.
Notes
- Manage Apple Texture: Cook apples just until softened to prevent mushiness, maintaining a slight bite for better mouthfeel and preventing filling from becoming too watery.
- Control Sugar Consistency: Use brown sugar sparingly to balance sweetness, allowing the natural apple flavor to shine through without overwhelming the delicate biscuit base.
- Prevent Soggy Bottom: Drain excess liquid from apple mixture and pat apples dry before adding to biscuits, ensuring a crisp bottom and preventing potential sogginess during baking.
- Customize Spice Profile: Experiment with nutmeg or cardamom alongside cinnamon to create a more complex, personalized warming spice blend that elevates the traditional apple pie flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg