Description
Irresistible apple pie bombs bring comfort and warmth from classic American dessert traditions. Sweet pastry pockets filled with cinnamon-spiced apples promise delightful moments that satisfy sweet cravings and create instant happiness.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 4 medium apples
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
Filling Ingredients:
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/4 cup apple sauce
Coating and Topping:
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Peel and dice apples into small, uniform cubes, ensuring consistent size for even cooking and texture.
- In a skillet, combine diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Sauté over medium heat until apples soften and caramelize, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in applesauce and remove from heat, allowing the filling to cool completely and develop rich flavors.
- Whisk flour, granulated sugar, salt, and eggs in a large mixing bowl until a smooth, cohesive dough forms.
- Gradually incorporate milk and melted butter into the dough, kneading until elastic and pliable.
- Roll out dough on a floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness, creating a uniform base for the bombs.
- Cut dough into 3-inch rounds using a circular cutter or glass rim.
- Place a small spoonful of cooled apple filling in the center of each dough round.
- Carefully fold edges of dough over the filling, pinching and sealing to create compact, sealed parcels.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot to 350°F, monitoring temperature with a kitchen thermometer.
- Gently lower prepared bombs into hot oil, frying 2-3 at a time to prevent overcrowding.
- Fry until golden brown, approximately 2-3 minutes per side, turning once for even coloration.
- Remove bombs with a slotted spoon, draining excess oil on paper towels.
- Dust warm bombs with powdered sugar and vanilla extract mixture for a delicate, sweet finish.
- Serve immediately while crisp and warm, allowing the caramelized apple filling to tantalize taste buds.
Notes
- Choose crisp, firm apple varieties like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for optimal texture and balanced sweetness in the filling.
- Control oil temperature precisely to prevent burning and ensure even, golden-brown exterior without greasy residue.
- Seal dough edges completely to prevent filling leakage during frying, using gentle finger pinches or fork crimping techniques.
- Adjust recipe for gluten-free diets by substituting wheat flour with almond or coconut flour, maintaining similar dough consistency.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg