Apple Pie Biscuits 🍎🥧 – A Sweet, Buttery Twist on Two Classics
Imagine biting into a warm, flaky biscuit with a gooey apple pie filling in the center—that’s exactly what you get with these Apple Pie Biscuits. They’re soft, sweet, spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, and perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon snack with coffee or cider.
This is the kind of recipe you make for lazy weekends, fall gatherings, or anytime you want your kitchen to smell like a hug.
Why I Love This Recipe
- 🍎 Combines two comfort food icons: biscuits and apple pie
- 🧈 Uses pantry staples and comes together in under 40 minutes
- 🥣 Great for brunch, potlucks, or as a grab-and-go snack
- 🍂 Feels like fall in every bite—even if it’s July
Ingredients
For the Biscuit Dough:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- ¾ cup buttermilk
For the Apple Pie Filling:
- 1 cup diced apples (any sweet-tart variety like Honeycrisp or Fuji)
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
How to Make Apple Pie Biscuits
🔥 Step 1: Preheat and Prep
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
🧂 Step 2: Make the Biscuit Dough
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Use a pastry cutter or two forks to cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Gently stir in the buttermilk just until a shaggy dough forms. Don’t overmix—it’s okay if it looks a little rough.
🍎 Step 3: Make the Apple Pie Filling
In a small bowl, toss diced apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside to let the juices develop.
🥄 Step 4: Shape and Fill
Lightly flour your surface and roll out the dough to ½-inch thickness.
Use a biscuit cutter or round glass to cut out 24 circles. Place 1–1½ teaspoons of the apple filling in the center of half the circles.
Top with the remaining dough circles and press the edges to seal. You can crimp the edges with a fork for a rustic touch.
🔥 Step 5: Bake
Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet, spaced slightly apart.
Bake for 20 minutes, or until golden brown and the tops are set.
🌬 Step 6: Cool and Serve
Let cool for 5 minutes, then serve warm. Optional: drizzle with a little vanilla glaze or dust with powdered sugar.
Tips for Success
- Keep the butter cold—it’s key to flaky biscuit texture.
- Use firm apples to avoid mushy filling.
- Add chopped pecans or walnuts for crunch.
- For extra indulgence, brush the tops with melted butter and cinnamon sugar before baking.
How to Store and Reheat
- 🧊 Store in an airtight container at room temp for 2 days, or refrigerate for up to 4 days.
- 🔥 Reheat in a toaster oven or microwave for a few seconds to restore warmth and softness.
- ❄️ Freeze before baking: assemble and freeze on a tray, then store in a zip-top bag and bake from frozen (add 2–3 mins to bake time).
More Recipes You’ll Love
If these Apple Pie Biscuits hit your sweet spot, here are more cozy bites to try:
- These Caramel Apple Pie Cookies
- These Old School No-Bake Cookies
- This Pumpkin Delight Dessert
- The Easter Cookies Everyone Will Be Talking About
- These Chocolate Chip Cookie Bites
Final Thoughts
These Apple Pie Biscuits are proof that magic happens when two classics meet in the middle. They’re cozy, flaky, sweet—but not too sweet—and filled with all the flavors of your favorite pie. Make a batch for the weekend, and don’t be surprised if they disappear in one sitting.
Tried this recipe? Let us know in the comments and tag @chefmaniac on social to share your delicious bakes!
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