Description
Apple Pie Bombs wrap crescent dough around spiced apple filling for handheld pie bites. They bake flaky and golden, then get finished with cinnamon sugar.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 package crescent roll dough
- 2 cups diced apples
Filling Ingredients:
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 egg
- Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Fire up your oven to a precise 375°F (190°C) to ensure perfect baking conditions for these delectable treats.
- Combine 2 cups of freshly diced apples with ½ cup sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon nutmeg, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice in a mixing bowl. Stir until the apples are evenly coated with the sweet and spicy mixture.
- Carefully unroll the package of crescent roll dough and separate each triangle with gentle precision.
- Position a generous spoonful of your apple mixture at the wide end of each dough triangle, ensuring an even distribution of filling.
- Begin rolling the dough from the wide end, carefully encasing the apple filling within the soft, pillowy dough.
- Seal the edges of each bomb by pinching the dough together, creating a secure pocket that prevents any filling from escaping during baking.
- Arrange the prepared bombs on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving enough space between them for even heat circulation.
- Whisk 1 egg and use a pastry brush to coat the tops of the bombs with a thin, even layer of egg wash for a beautiful golden sheen.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, watching for a rich, golden-brown color that signals perfect doneness.
- Remove from the oven and let the bombs cool for a few minutes to prevent burning your mouth on the hot filling.
- Dust the warm bombs generously with powdered sugar, creating a delicate, sweet finish that adds a touch of elegance to your creation.
Notes
- These apple pie bombs are perfect for using up extra apples hanging around your kitchen.
- Chop apples into small, uniform pieces so they cook evenly inside the dough pockets.
- Seal the edges completely to prevent filling from leaking during baking.
- For a gluten-free version, swap crescent roll dough with gluten-free puff pastry or a grain-free alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Pies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 to 8
- Calories: 170 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg