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Caramel Apple Pie Bombs

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Caramel Apple Pie Bombs are bite-sized pockets of tender apple pie filling and gooey caramel wrapped in flaky dough perfect for parties, lunchboxes, or an easy fall dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 sheet refrigerated pie crust or puff pastry (or 12 refrigerated biscuit dough pieces)
  • 2 cups peeled and diced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 12 soft caramels (or 1/3 cup caramel sauce)
  • 1 egg beaten (for egg wash)
  • 2 tbsp coarse sugar or cinnamon-sugar for sprinkling
  • Optional: sea salt for finishing

Instructions

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • 2. In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat and add diced apples, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Cook until apples begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
  • 3. Mix cornstarch with 1/4 cup water until smooth; stir into the apple mixture and cook 1–2 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  • 4. If using caramels, microwave caramels with 2 tbsp cream or water in 20-second intervals until smooth; or use spoonfuls of caramel sauce.
  • 5. Roll out pie crust or thawed puff pastry and cut into 3-inch circles (or split biscuit rounds in half).
  • 6. Place about 1 tsp apple filling + 1/4 tsp caramel in the center of each circle. (Avoid overfilling.)
  • 7. Brush edges with egg wash, fold over to form a half-moon or pinch into balls and crimp edges with a fork, sealing tightly.
  • 8. Place on prepared sheet, brush tops with egg wash, and sprinkle with coarse sugar or cinnamon-sugar.
  • 9. Bake 12–15 minutes (15–18 for puff pastry) until golden and puffed.
  • 10. Cool 5 minutes, then optionally drizzle extra caramel and sprinkle a tiny pinch of sea salt before serving.

Notes

  • Freeze unbaked bombs on a tray and transfer to a bag for easy make-ahead baking.
  • Use small apple pieces to avoid soggy dough; drain excess filling liquid before assembling.
  • For a shortcut, use store-bought apple pie filling and soft caramel bits.
  • Serve warm for gooey centers; reheat in a low oven for best texture.

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Keywords: caramel apple pie bombs, mini apple pies, hand pies, fall dessert, Halloween treat

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