121-ounce can apple pie filling or caramel apple pie filling
1cupgranulated sugar
1tablespoonground cinnamon
Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
Combine granulated sugar and cinnamon in a shallow bowl and set aside.
Fill a 2 to 3 quart heavy-bottomed saucepan a little over ½ way with vegetable oil. You will want this deep enough to cover the dough balls completely. Set it aside.
Open the can of biscuits and divide each biscuit in half by pulling apart the “flakey” layers at the center. Use your fingers or a rolling pin to flatten the biscuit dough. Don’t roll the dough out thin - just flatten it.
Place 1 tablespoon of apple pie filling in the center of the dough circle.
Pinch the edges of the dough together to ensure it does not come apart while frying. Once you have pinched the edges, gently roll the ends under into more of a ball shape.
Heat the oil to precisely 325°F and maintain this temperature throughout frying.
Using a slotted metal spoon, carefully lower the dough balls into the oil, cooking 2-3 at a time. Use the slotted spoon to roll the balls around in the oil to ensure they do not stick or burn. Fry the dough balls until all sides are golden brown, about 5 minutes.
Be sure to constantly monitor the oil temperature and adjust accordingly. Too hot and you will burn the dough, too low and it will not cook evenly.
Carefully lift the pie bombs out of the oil and transfer them to the bowl of cinnamon sugar. Toss to coat with the sugar mixture and set aside. Continue frying the rest of the pie bombs.
Serve immediately.
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Notes
Storage:Apple pie bombs are best when eaten fresh. You can store them for 1-2 days at room temperature. To freeze, add the uncooked dough balls to a container or freezer bag for 3 months. Fry directly from the freezer. They will take a little more time to cook. Notes:Don't overcrowd the pot, only fry 2-3 pie bombs at a time. Regular biscuits can be used in place of Grands. Use 1 biscuit per pie bomb. Watch while frying, as these may cook faster.Roll the pie bombs while cooking with a spoon because they are heavier where the dough is sealed and may burn in that area. Cooking these at a lower temperature ensures that the dough is fully cooked with over browning. If using pie dough, fry at 350 degrees. The cooking time may vary.Seal the biscuits well so the filling doesn't come out.