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Apple Pie Biscuits

Apple Pie Biscuits
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Apple Pie Biscuits combine the warm, comforting flavors of classic apple pie with tender, flaky biscuits. Infused with cinnamon, nutmeg, and fresh apple chunks, these biscuits offer a perfect handheld treat that encapsulates the cozy essence of fall. Easy to make with pantry staples and ready in under an hour, they are ideal for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Butter and Apples:

  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1 cup fresh diced apples (preferably tart variety like Granny Smith)

Wet Ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup milk or buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Topping:

  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar (for sprinkling)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg to ensure even distribution of spices and leavening agents for flavorful and fluffy biscuits.
  2. Cut in the Butter: Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut the cold butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. This step is essential for creating flaky layers as the butter melts during baking.
  3. Add the Apples: Gently fold the diced apples into the butter-flour mixture, ensuring the fruit is evenly dispersed without bruising it, retaining juicy and fresh flavor.
  4. Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine the milk or buttermilk with the vanilla extract. Pour this mixture into the dry ingredients and gently stir until the dough just comes together. Avoid overmixing to prevent tough biscuits.
  5. Shape and Cut the Biscuits: Turn the dough onto a floured surface and pat into a 1-inch thick rectangle. Use a biscuit cutter to cut out rounds, gathering and reshaping leftover dough as needed.
  6. Bake Until Golden: Place the biscuits on a parchment-lined baking sheet, sprinkle lightly with brown sugar, and bake in a preheated oven at 425°F (220°C) for 12-15 minutes or until tops are golden brown.

Notes

  • Keep butter chilled to maintain flaky biscuit layers.
  • Mix the dough just until combined; overworking can make biscuits tough.
  • Use firm, tart apples like Granny Smith for best texture and flavor.
  • Preheat oven thoroughly to ensure biscuits rise and develop a golden crust.
  • Buttermilk enhances tenderness and adds subtle tang to the dough.

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