Apple Pie Biscuits Recipe
Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes
Yield: 8–10 biscuits
Ingredients
For the Apple Filling:
- 2 medium apples (peeled, cored, diced into ½-inch pieces)
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (to prevent browning)
- 1 tsp cornstarch (to thicken)
- 1 tbsp water
For the Biscuit Dough:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cubed
- ¾ cup cold milk (or buttermilk for extra tenderness)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Optional Toppings:
- Cinnamon-sugar mix (1 tbsp sugar + ½ tsp cinnamon)
- Powdered sugar glaze (½ cup powdered sugar + 1–2 tsp milk)
Instructions
- Prepare the Apple Filling:
- In a saucepan, combine diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes.
- Mix cornstarch with water, then stir into the apples. Cook 2–3 more minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Make the Biscuit Dough:
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
- Cut cold butter into the dry ingredients using a pastry cutter or fingers until pea-sized crumbs form.
- Add milk and vanilla (if using). Stir until just combined (do not overmix).
- Assemble the Biscuits:
- Gently fold the cooled apple filling into the dough (be careful not to overwork it).
- Turn dough onto a floured surface. Pat into a 1-inch-thick rectangle. Fold in half, then pat down again (creates layers).
- Use a round biscuit cutter (2.5–3 inches) to cut out biscuits. Place on the baking sheet.
- Bake:
- Optional: Brush biscuit tops with milk and sprinkle cinnamon-sugar.
- Bake 12–15 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve:
- Drizzle with powdered sugar glaze while warm, or serve with vanilla ice cream!
Tips
- Use cold butter for flaky layers.
- Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples work best (hold shape when baked).
- Don’t twist the biscuit cutter—press straight down for even rise.
Enjoy your warm, spiced Apple Pie Biscuits! 🍎🍯