Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Prepare the Apple Filling:
In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and stir in the diced apples, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cook for about 5–7 minutes, until the apples are tender and coated in syrup. Stir in vanilla extract and set aside to cool slightly.
2. Make the Biscuit Dough:
In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Slowly add the buttermilk, mixing until a soft dough forms.
3. Shape and Fill:
Roll the dough out on a floured surface to about ½ inch thick. Cut into circles using a biscuit cutter. Using your thumb or a small spoon, create a slight indentation in the center of each biscuit and spoon a bit of the apple filling into the middle.
4. Prepare the Glaze:
In a small saucepan, melt butter with brown sugar and maple syrup. Stir until smooth and pour the mixture into the bottom of a greased baking pan.
5. Assemble:
Place the filled biscuits on top of the glaze in the pan. Spoon any extra apple filling over them for extra sweetness.
6. Bake:
Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes, until the biscuits are golden brown and bubbling with caramelized glaze.
7. Serve:
Let cool slightly before serving. Flip the biscuits out of the pan to reveal the gooey glaze on top — a heavenly sight! Serve warm, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of extra caramel sauce.
🍏 Tips for Success
Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a balance of sweetness and tang.
Don’t overwork the dough — this keeps the biscuits light and flaky.
Add nuts or raisins for a fun twist.
Make ahead: Prepare the apple filling and glaze the night before to save time in the morning.
🌟 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Apple Pie Biscuits are everything you love about homemade comfort food: the cozy aroma of cinnamon apples, the buttery layers of a biscuit, and the sticky sweetness of caramel glaze. They’re simple to make, impressive to serve, and guaranteed to disappear fast from any table.
Whether for a cozy weekend breakfast, a Thanksgiving brunch, or a sweet ending to a meal, Apple Pie Biscuits are the perfect way to bring warmth and nostalgia to your kitchen.
