Apple Pie Biscuit Sandwiches
Delightful apple pie flavors combined with fluffy biscuits create a heavenly dessert that's perfect for any gathering or sweet indulgence at home.
Ingredients
Biscuit Dough
- 2 cups all-purpose flour For the biscuit base
- 1 tablespoon baking powder Helps the biscuits rise
- 1/2 teaspoon salt Enhances flavor
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed Keeps biscuits flaky
- 3/4 cup milk Bind the dough
Apple Filling
- 4 cups apples, peeled and diced Use sweet varieties like Fuji or Honeycrisp
- 1/2 cup sugar Sweetens the filling
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon Adds warmth and flavor
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg Enhances spices
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice Prevents apples from browning
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch Thickens the filling
- 1 tablespoon butter, for the filling Adds richness
- Powdered sugar for dusting For finishing touch before serving
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt together.
- Add the cold, cubed butter and mix until crumbly.
- Gradually add the milk, stirring just until combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and gently knead it a few times.
- Roll it out to about 1/2 inch thickness.
- Cut out biscuit rounds using a cookie cutter and place half of them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Filling
- In another bowl, combine the diced apples, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch, and toss to coat the apples well.
- Spoon the apple mixture over the biscuit rounds on the baking sheet.
- Dot the apple filling with small pieces of butter.
- Top with the remaining biscuit rounds to create a sandwich.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar.
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Notes
Serve warm or at room temperature. Pair with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for added indulgence. Customize with different apple varieties or spices for a unique twist.