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Gooey Apple Caramel Bombs

Gooey Apple Caramel Bombs

Warm, flaky pastry filled with buttery cinnamon apples and a melty caramel center—these Gooey Apple Caramel Bombs are like mini apple pies with a gooey twist. The perfect cozy fall dessert in every bite.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 8 bombs 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 can (8-count) refrigerated biscuit dough or crescent roll dough
  • 1 large apple (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled and diced
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 8 soft caramel candies (like Werther’s Soft Caramels or Kraft)
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter (for brushing)
  • Optional: coarse sugar or cinnamon sugar for topping
  • Toppings (optional): caramel sauce, vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, sea salt flakes

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat.
  2. Make apple filling: In a bowl, combine diced apples, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Stir to coat evenly.
  3. Flatten dough: Separate dough into 8 pieces. Flatten each into a 3–4 inch round using hands or a rolling pin.
  4. Assemble bombs: Place 1 tablespoon of apple filling in the center of each dough circle, top with one caramel candy. Wrap dough around filling and pinch edges to seal. Place seam-side down on baking sheet.
  5. Brush and bake: Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with optional coarse or cinnamon sugar. Bake for 14–16 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
  6. Serve warm: Let cool slightly. Drizzle with caramel sauce or top with ice cream for an indulgent finish.

Notes

  • Use soft caramels so they melt perfectly inside.
  • Don’t overfill the dough to prevent leaking during baking.
  • Seal the seams well and bake seam-side down.
  • Bake on parchment to catch any melted caramel that may escape.
  • Chop apples small for even baking and gooey consistency.
  • Author: Selena Trump
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bomb
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 14g
  • Sodium: 280mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg

Keywords: caramel apple bombs, fall dessert, apple dumplings, gooey apple pastry, easy apple treat