Apple Pie Biscuits

 

Ingredients

Main

• 8 frozen, cream, or canned buttermilk biscuits
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (plus more for pan)
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 can (21 oz) apple pie filling (homemade optional)
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
• 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Glaze

• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 3 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
• Pinch of fine salt

Instructions

1. Preheat & prep —
   Heat oven to 375°F (190°C). Butter a 10–12 inch cast-iron skillet or 9×13-inch pan.
2. Cinnamon sugar —
   Stir together brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a shallow bowl.
3. Coat biscuits —
   Dip each biscuit in melted butter and roll the sides in the cinnamon sugar. Arrange in the pan.
4. Top with apples —
   Stir 1 tsp vanilla into the pie filling (and nuts if using). Spoon over each biscuit; drizzle any remaining butter on top.
5. Bake —
   Bake 32–35 minutes, until puffed and deep golden and the centers are cooked through. Tent loosely with foil if overly dark near the end.
6. Glaze & serve —
   Whisk powdered sugar, cream, pinch of salt, and the remaining 1 tsp vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over hot biscuits. Serve warm.

Notes & Tips

• Homemade filling: Simmer 3 cups diced apples with 3 Tbsp sugar, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1 Tbsp butter, and a splash of water until tender; thicken with 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 Tbsp water.
• Doneness check: Lift a center biscuit—if doughy, bake 5 more minutes. Biscuit brands vary in thickness.
• Extra indulgent: Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of warm caramel sauce.

Recipe by tinsuf. For more cozy Southern-style bakes, browse our brunch collection