Have you ever noticed that there are certain treats that just seem to be popular? They may have been around for quite some time but once people start talking about them, they seem to catch on quickly. Salted caramel is one of those treats and regardless of whether we have been eating it for a long time or if we just started, we likely tried to fit it in whenever possible.
If you crave salted caramel, you are going to love this recipe. It is for salted caramel apple pie biscuit bites and it is what’s on the menu. Serve these as a dessert after a good meal and it will finish things off perfectly. You can also make them for a snack in the middle of the afternoon. There are no rules when it comes to this treat.
Ingredients:
4 tablespoons butter, unsalted
2 medium apples, peeled and diced
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons light brown sugar, packed
1 can Pillsbury biscuits, 8-10 count
1/2 cup half and half
1 egg yolk
2 tablespoons light brown sugar, packed
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup prepared salted caramel sauce (or regular caramel sauce with some added salt)
1 cup powdered sugar
4 tablespoons heavy cream
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Melt butter in 12 inch cast iron skillet over medium heat. Once melted, add apples, cinnamon and brown sugar. Stir to combine and let cook for 5 minutes.
Cut each biscuit round into 8 pieces (keep cutting in half until you get 8 triangles). Place biscuit pieces into pan and gently stir into apple mixture. place half and half, egg yolk, brown sugar and cinnamon into a medium measuring cup, whisking to combine. Drizzle over biscuit mixture. Use a spoon to press biscuits into cream mixture evenly.
Place powdered sugar into a small mixing bowl and whisk with cream until creamy and drizzling consistency.
Bake for 30 minutes, until set. Remove and drizzle with salted caramel sauce and icing.
Serve warm.