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Mini apple pie dessert bites with flaky crust and cinnamon sugar served on a wooden plate with hot tea.

Apple Pie Bombs – Easy Mini Apple Pie Dessert Bites with Cinnamon Sugar & Flaky Dough

Samantha
These Apple Pie Bombs are bite-sized desserts made with biscuit or crescent dough stuffed with warm apple pie filling, coated in cinnamon sugar, and baked, fried, or air fried to perfection. They’re quick, kid-friendly, and perfect for holidays, fall gatherings, or anytime you want a handheld twist on classic apple pie.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 1 pie bombs
Calories 210 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough or crescent rolls
  • 1 cup apple pie filling store-bought or homemade
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the dough: Separate biscuit dough into rounds and flatten slightly.
  • Add filling: Place 1–2 tbsp apple pie filling in the center of each round.
  • Seal: Fold dough over filling, pinch edges, and roll into a ball.
  • Bake or fry:
    - Bake: Place on a parchment-lined tray, bake at 375°F for 15 minutes until golden.
    - Fry: Heat oil to 350°F, fry until golden (about 2–3 minutes per side).
    - Air fry: 350°F for 10–12 minutes until crisp.
  • Coat: Brush with butter and roll in cinnamon sugar.
  • Serve: Enjoy warm with caramel or cream cheese glaze.

Notes

Secret Tips for the Best Apple Pie Bombs

1. Use the right dough: Crescent roll dough or biscuit dough works best for apple pie bombs because it bakes up golden, fluffy, and flaky. This gives you that classic apple pie flavor in a bite-sized treat.
2. Don’t skip the cinnamon sugar: Rolling each apple pie bomb in cinnamon sugar before baking adds a sweet, caramelized coating that makes every bite irresistible. It’s the secret to getting that classic apple cinnamon dessert taste.
3. Make the filling thick: Use apple pie filling that’s not too runny, or cook down fresh apples with cinnamon and sugar until thickened. This ensures your mini apple pie dessert bites don’t get soggy.
4. Seal tightly: Pinch the edges of the dough really well before baking so the apple filling doesn’t leak out. A tight seal keeps all that gooey apple goodness inside.
5. Serve warm with toppings: These easy apple pie bombs taste amazing right out of the oven. Add a drizzle of caramel sauce or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate mini apple pie indulgence.
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