Description
Rustic apple pie biscuits bring Southern comfort to your table with a delightful blend of flaky pastry and cinnamon-spiced apples. Crisp, golden edges and warm, gooey centers promise a memorable bite for those craving homestyle sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can refrigerated biscuits (8 large buttermilk or flaky biscuits)
- 4 medium apples, peeled, cored, and chopped (or 1 can apple pie filling, chopped)
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 4 tbsps unsalted butter, melted
- 1 ¼ tsps ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (if using fresh apples)
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
- 2–3 tbsps heavy cream or milk
Instructions
- Preparation: Ignite the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lavishly coat a cast iron skillet with melted butter, creating a non-stick canvas for the culinary masterpiece.
- Apple Compote Creation: In a saucepan, meld chopped apples, brown sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cornstarch. Simmer the mixture, stirring diligently until apples transform into a velvety compote with a luxurious consistency, infusing vanilla extract for an aromatic depth. Remove from heat and allow a brief cooling period.
- Cinnamon-Sugar Transformation: Craft a tantalizing coating by blending granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a shallow vessel. Immerse each biscuit in melted butter, ensuring complete coverage, then roll generously in the fragrant cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Assembling and Layering: Artfully position the coated biscuits in the prepared skillet, creating an intricate pattern. Cascade the warm apple filling over the biscuits, allowing it to seep between layers. Drizzle residual melted butter across the surface for an additional layer of decadence.
- Baking and Glazing: Slide the skillet into the preheated oven, baking for 30-35 minutes until a golden-brown crust emerges and edges bubble with promise. Simultaneously, whisk powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract into a silky glaze. Upon removing the biscuits, immediately drizzle the glaze, creating a glossy, enticing finish.
- Serving Suggestion: Present immediately, optionally accompanied by a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a cloud of freshly whipped cream for an indulgent finale.
Notes
- Control Apple Softness: Slice apples uniformly and not too thin to maintain texture and prevent mushy filling during cooking.
- Prevent Soggy Biscuits: Allow apple filling to cool slightly before adding to biscuits, reducing excess moisture that can make base soggy.
- Enhance Cinnamon Flavor: Toast ground cinnamon briefly in a dry pan before mixing with sugar to intensify its aromatic profile and deepen taste.
- Glaze Application Technique: Drizzle glaze while biscuits are warm but not hot, ensuring it spreads smoothly without becoming runny or absorbed completely.
- 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: 400 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg