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Introduction
These Caramel Apple Pie Bites are the ultimate sweet treat for anyone who loves warm apple pie and gooey caramel. Made with refrigerated biscuit dough, apple pie filling, and soft caramel candies, these bite-sized desserts are crispy on the outside and filled with a warm, melty center. Rolled in cinnamon sugar and optionally drizzled with caramel sauce, they taste just like mini deep-fried apple pies from a fair or carnival.
Perfect for fall gatherings, holiday dessert tables, game nights, or cozy weekends at home, these easy apple pie bites come together with simple ingredients and deliver bakery-style flavor in every bite. Serve them warm for the best gooey caramel experience.
Ingredients
- 1 standard can refrigerated biscuit dough
- 1 can (about 2 cups) apple pie filling
- 10 individually wrapped soft caramels, each cut in half lengthwise
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- Vegetable oil, for deep frying
- Caramel sundae topping (optional, for drizzling)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Frying Oil
Choose a heavy-bottomed saucepan that holds 2 to 3 quarts. Fill it a little more than halfway with vegetable oil, making sure there is enough oil to fully submerge each dough ball. Set aside until ready to heat.
2. Make the Cinnamon Sugar
In a small heat-safe bowl, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Stir until evenly mixed and place near your frying station.
3. Flatten the Biscuit Dough
Open the refrigerated biscuit dough and separate the biscuits. On a lightly floured surface, flatten each biscuit into a circle about 3 to 4 inches wide using your fingertips or a rolling pin.
4. Fill with Apple and Caramel
Place about 1 tablespoon of apple pie filling in the center of each dough circle. Add one halved caramel piece on top of the filling.
5. Seal the Dough Balls
Carefully gather the edges of the dough around the filling and pinch tightly to seal completely. Roll gently between your palms to form a smooth ball with no openings.
6. Heat the Oil
Place the saucepan over medium heat and heat the oil to approximately 350°F (175°C). To test the oil without a thermometer, drop in a tiny piece of dough. If it bubbles immediately and rises to the top, the oil is ready.
7. Chill Before Frying
For best results, refrigerate the filled dough balls for 10 minutes before frying. This helps keep them sealed during cooking.
8. Fry in Small Batches
Using a slotted spoon, carefully lower 2 dough balls at a time into the hot oil. Fry for 2 to 4 minutes, turning every 30 seconds so they brown evenly on all sides until deep golden brown.
9. Maintain the Oil Temperature
Allow the oil to return to temperature between batches. If the oil starts smoking, lower the heat. If the bites brown too slowly, slightly increase the heat.
10. Coat in Cinnamon Sugar
Remove the fried pie bites with a slotted spoon and let excess oil drip off briefly. While still hot, roll each bite in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated.
11. Serve Warm
Serve immediately while the caramel center is warm and gooey. Drizzle with caramel sundae topping for extra sweetness if desired.
Conclusion
These Caramel Apple Pie Bites are crispy, sweet, warm, and packed with comforting apple pie flavor in every bite. The combination of cinnamon sugar coating, tender dough, soft apples, and melted caramel makes them completely irresistible. Whether you serve them at parties, family gatherings, or as a fun weekend dessert, they are guaranteed to disappear fast. Enjoy them fresh and warm for the perfect gooey caramel center and bakery-style taste right at home.
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