Easy Breakfast Treat

By: Casey Updated on Mon, 20 Jan 2025 20:08:15 GMT Breakfast Favorites
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My apple pie biscuits fill the kitchen with the most incredible aroma of warm spices and sweet apples. I created this recipe one cozy morning trying to combine my two favorite treats. Now these flaky buttery biscuits stuffed with cinnamon apples have become our weekend tradition.

Sweet Comfort

The magic happens when those flaky layers meet spiced apple filling and that sweet vanilla glaze. I love making these for lazy brunches or when friends stop by. Something about warm apple pie flavors wrapped in buttery biscuits brings pure comfort to any gathering.

From My Kitchen

  • Buttermilk biscuits fresh or canned both work
  • Sweet apple pie filling
  • Real butter melted til golden
  • Dark brown sugar for depth
  • Ground cinnamon my favorite kind
  • Fresh grated nutmeg just a touch
  • Pure vanilla extract
  • Powdered sugar and milk for glaze

Let's Start Baking

First Steps
Heat oven to 375°F grease your favorite pan or skillet
Sweet Coating
Mix brown sugar cinnamon nutmeg in a bowl smells like heaven
Dip and Roll
Each biscuit gets butter bath then sugar coating arrange in pan
Apple Time
Chop apples mix with vanilla spread over biscuits
Into the Oven
Bake till golden about 35 minutes your kitchen will smell amazing
Sweet Finish
Mix glaze drizzle over warm biscuits watch it melt into the layers

Perfect Pairing

Serve these beauties warm while that glaze is still gooey. Pour hot coffee or tea alongside. Want to make it extra special? Add vanilla ice cream or fresh whipped cream.

Keep Them Fresh

These biscuits keep nicely couple days on counter bit longer in fridge. Quick warm up in the oven brings back that fresh baked magic. Make extras freeze them unbaked for fresh biscuits anytime.

Mix It Up

Try them cinnamon roll style drizzle with caramel add mixed berries instead of apples. Toss in some nuts or raisins make them your own. Need gluten free? Switch the biscuits works just as well.

Quick Answers

Fresh apples work beautifully just cook them down first. Any biscuits will do even homemade. Make them dairy free with your favorite substitutes. They stay good few days longer in fridge. Warm them in the oven brings back that fresh taste.

A stack of flaky pastry filled with shiny, golden apple filling, dusted with powdered sugar.
A stack of flaky pastry filled with shiny, golden apple filling, dusted with powdered sugar.

Pure Joy

These biscuits bring together everything wonderful about fresh baked treats. Simple ingredients transform into something truly special perfect for sharing with people you love.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use different pie fillings?

Yes, try peach, cherry or any fruit pie filling.

How do I store leftovers?

Best served fresh but can keep covered at room temp 2 days.

Can I make these gluten-free?

Yes, use gluten-free biscuit dough.

Why chop the pie filling?

Smaller pieces distribute better over biscuits.

Can I add nuts?

Yes, chopped nuts or raisins add nice texture.

4.30 from 237 votes

Apple Pie Biscuits

Prep Time:
15 Minutes
Cook Time:
35 Minutes
Total Time:
50 Minutes
Servings:
8
A stack of flaky pastry filled with apple filling and dusted with powdered sugar.

Quick and delicious biscuits coated in cinnamon-sugar, topped with apple pie filling and sweet glaze. A cozy breakfast or dessert.

Ingredients

  • 1 can buttermilk biscuits.
  • 1 can apple pie filling.
  • 1/2 cup melted butter.
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar.
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon.
  • 1/8 tsp nutmeg.
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract.
  • 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar.
  • 1 tbsp milk.

Instructions

1.

1. Preheat: Heat oven to 375°F. Grease baking pan.

2.

2. Mix Sugar: Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg.

3.

3. Coat Biscuits: Dip biscuits in butter, then sugar mix.

4.

4. Arrange Biscuits: Arrange in pan.

5.

5. Prepare Filling: Chop apple filling, add vanilla.

6.

6. Spread Filling: Spread over biscuits.

7.

7. Add Topping: Top with remaining sugar mix and butter.

8.

8. Bake: Bake 35 minutes until golden.

9.

9. Prepare Icing: Mix icing ingredients.

10.

10. Drizzle Icing: Drizzle over warm biscuits.

Notes

  1. Best served fresh.
  2. Can use any pie filling.
  3. Add nuts if desired.
  4. Gluten-free option available.

Tools You'll Need

  • Baking pan or skillet.
  • Mixing bowls.
  • Measuring cups.

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Dairy.
  • Wheat/Gluten.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 280
  • Total Fat: 15 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 35 g
  • Protein: 3 g