Gooey Apple Caramel Bombs

Get ready for an irresistible fall treat: Gooey Apple Caramel Bombs 🍎🍯 — soft, golden dough filled with warm cinnamon apples and oozing caramel, baked (or air-fried) into sweet, sticky perfection. They’re basically mini apple pies that explode with gooey goodness in every bite!

🍎 Gooey Apple Caramel Bombs

📋 Ingredients (Makes 8–10 bombs):

For the Filling:

2 medium apples, peeled, cored & diced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work great)
1 tbsp butter
2 tbsp brown sugar
½ tsp cinnamon
1 tsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
Pinch of salt
8–10 soft caramels (or use caramel sauce if baking only)

For the Bombs:

1 can refrigerated biscuit dough (like Pillsbury Grands), or crescent roll dough
2 tbsp melted butter
Cinnamon-sugar (¼ cup sugar + 1 tsp cinnamon)

🍳 Instructions:

1. Make the Apple Filling:

In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
Add diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
Cook for 5–7 minutes until soft and syrupy.
(Optional: Stir in cornstarch mixed with a splash of water to thicken).
Let cool slightly.

2. Assemble the Bombs:

Flatten each biscuit dough round into a circle (~4 inches wide).
Place 1 spoonful of apple filling + 1 soft caramel in the center.
Fold dough around filling and pinch edges tightly to seal — like a dumpling.
Place seam-side down.

3. Bake or Air Fry:

Oven Method:

Preheat to 350°F (175°C).
Place bombs on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar.
Bake for 15–18 minutes until golden and puffed.

Air Fryer Method:

Preheat to 350°F (175°C).
Place bombs in air fryer basket (don’t overcrowd).
Brush with butter & cinnamon-sugar.
Air fry for 8–10 minutes, until golden brown.

4. Optional Caramel Drizzle:

Melt extra soft caramels with a splash of milk for a warm drizzle.
Drizzle over bombs before serving (optional but so good!).

🍨 Serve with:

Vanilla ice cream
Whipped cream
A sprinkle of sea salt for salted caramel vibes

🧊 Storage:

Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheat in the air fryer or oven to restore crispiness.

Would you like a cream cheese-stuffed version? Or a pie crust alternative? Let me know and I’ll twist it up!