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Salted Caramel Apple Pie Bombs

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These Salted Caramel Apple Pie Bombs feature a flaky crust wrapped around gooey salted caramel and tender apple filling. Perfect for sharing, snacking, or serving at gatherings, they deliver all the comfort of classic apple pie in a fun, bite-sized treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1/4 cup ice water
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar (optional)
  • 1 tube (16oz) refrigerated biscuit or crescent dough (shortcut option)
  • 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch (optional)
  • 12 soft caramel candies or 1/2 cup caramel sauce
  • 1/4 tsp flaky sea salt
  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • 1 tbsp coarse sugar (optional, for sprinkling)

Instructions

  1. Mix flour, salt, and sugar in a bowl. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add ice water a tablespoon at a time until dough just comes together. Chill for 15 minutes. (Skip if using biscuit dough.)
  2. In a medium bowl, combine diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, melted butter, lemon juice, and cornstarch if desired. Mix well and let sit for 10 minutes.
  3. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll homemade dough to 1/8 inch thickness and cut into 12 circles (about 3.5 inches wide), or flatten biscuit dough rounds.
  4. Place a spoonful of apple filling and a caramel candy in the center of each dough round. Sprinkle with a pinch of flaky salt. Fold up edges and pinch to seal. Place seam side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  5. Brush each bomb with beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.
  6. Bake for 18-22 minutes until deep golden brown and crisp, rotating tray halfway through.
  7. Cool on tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack. Caramel will be hot.
  8. Sprinkle with extra flaky salt if desired and serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Keep butter and dough cold for a flakier crust. Don’t overfill bombs to prevent bursting. Seal edges well and rotate tray for even browning. Can be made gluten-free or dairy-free with simple swaps. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.

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Keywords: apple pie bombs, salted caramel, easy dessert, flaky crust, apple dessert, bite-sized pie, homemade, fall baking, potluck, kid-friendly

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