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Irresistible Apple Caramel Bombs Recipe That Will Wow Your Taste Buds

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Learn how to make delicious Apple Caramel Bombs Recipe. Easy recipe with step-by-step instructions.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup cold water (more if needed)
  • 2 large apples (I prefer Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and diced
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 12 soft caramel candies or 1/2 cup caramel bits
  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

If you’re short on butter, you can substitute half with coconut oil for a slightly different but delicious flavor. If you want to cut down on sugar, reduce the granulated sugar to 2 tablespoons and use unsweetened caramel bits.

Instructions

  1. Start by preheating your oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to keep things tidy — Mama Lu always said a clean kitchen was a happy kitchen.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Add the cold butter cubes and use your fingertips to rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. This part always reminds me of those afternoons kneading biscuit dough with Mama Lu — no rush, just patience and a little muscle.
  3. Slowly add the cold water, a tablespoon at a time, mixing gently until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overwork it; you want tender, flaky crusts, not tough ones. Wrap the dough in plastic and chill it in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
  4. While the dough chills, toss the diced apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice in a bowl. This step smells like fall in the mountains — warm spices and fresh fruit mingling in the cool kitchen air.
  5. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/8-inch thickness. Using a round cookie cutter or a glass about 3 inches wide, cut out circles for your bombs. You should get around 12 pieces.
  6. Place a spoonful of the apple mixture in the center of half the circles. Top each with one caramel candy or a small pile of caramel bits.
  7. Brush the edges of the dough circles with a little beaten egg. Place the remaining dough circles on top, pressing edges firmly with a fork to seal each bomb well. Don’t be shy here — sealing is key to keeping that caramel from leaking out.
  8. Brush the tops with the remaining egg wash for a golden finish. If you want, sprinkle a pinch of sugar on top for a little sparkle, just like the frost on the Blue Ridge mornings.
  9. Arrange your bombs on the baking sheet and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the caramel bubbles slightly through any cracks.
  10. Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes before indulging. These are best warm when the caramel is still melty — the kind of dessert that invites you to sit down, slow down, and savor the moment.

Find it online: https://claracooking.com/apple-caramel-bombs-recipe/