Description
Comforting apple pie biscuits blend classic dessert flavors into a delightful breakfast treat. Warm cinnamon, tender apples, and flaky pastry create a morning indulgence that welcomes you to savor each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit and Main Ingredients:
- 4 medium apples, peeled, cored, and chopped (or 1 can apple pie filling, chopped)
- 1 can refrigerated biscuits (8 large buttermilk or flaky biscuits)
Sugars and Spices:
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 ¼ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ cup powdered sugar
Additional Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (if using fresh apples)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 23 tablespoons (1.4375 cups) heavy cream or milk
Instructions
- Prepare the kitchen workspace by heating the oven to 375F (190C) and generously coating a cast iron skillet with butter.
- Craft the luscious apple mixture by combining chopped apples, brown sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cornstarch in a saucepan, simmering until the apples transform into a thick, fragrant compote.
- Create a sweet cinnamon coating by blending granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a separate bowl.
- Individually dunk each biscuit into melted butter, then thoroughly roll in the aromatic cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Strategically arrange the butter-coated biscuits within the prepared skillet, ensuring even placement.
- Lavishly spread the warm apple filling across the top of the arranged biscuits, allowing the mixture to cascade between the pastry layers.
- Drizzle any remaining melted butter over the assembled dish to enhance richness and promote golden browning.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven, baking for 30-35 minutes until the biscuits achieve a deep golden hue and become completely cooked through.
- While the biscuit-apple creation bakes, whisk together powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla to create a silky, smooth glaze.
- Upon removing from the oven, immediately drizzle the glossy glaze over the warm biscuits, allowing it to seep into the crevices.
- Serve immediately, optionally accompanied by a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of fresh whipped cream for an indulgent finishing touch.
Notes
- Use ripe, firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best balance of sweetness and tartness in the filling.
- Ensure biscuits are evenly coated with cinnamon-sugar mixture to create a delightful caramelized exterior.
- Consider using pre-made biscuit dough to save time without sacrificing flavor.
- Adjust spice levels by adding a pinch of ground ginger or cardamom for extra warmth and complexity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg