🛒 Ingredients
For the Biscuits:
8 jumbo refrigerated biscuits (like Pillsbury Grands!)
1 (21 oz) can apple pie filling
½ cup (1 stick / 113g) unsalted butter, melted
½ cup (100g) light brown sugar, packed
1 tbsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp nutmeg (optional, for warmth)
For the Glaze:
⅓ cup (40g) powdered sugar
3–4 tbsp heavy cream or half-and-half
Optional: ½ tsp vanilla extract
🔥 Pro Tip: Use real butter — it adds richness and helps the sauce caramelize slightly.
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Prep & Preheat
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease a 9-inch round cake pan, pie dish, or cast-iron skillet.
2️⃣ Make the Caramel-Like Base
In a bowl, whisk together:
Melted butter
Brown sugar
Cinnamon
Nutmeg
Pour into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
3️⃣ Layer the Apples
Spoon apple pie filling over the butter-sugar mixture.
Spread gently — don’t stir!
4️⃣ Add the Biscuits
Cut each biscuit into quarters (or leave whole for taller layers).
Arrange pieces on top of the apples, pressing down slightly.
5️⃣ Bake to Golden Perfection
Bake 15–18 minutes, until biscuits are golden brown and puffed.
Cool 2–3 minutes.
6️⃣ Flip & Glaze
Place a large plate upside-down over the pan.
Carefully flip so biscuits and filling release onto the plate (the gooey base becomes the top!).
Whisk powdered sugar + cream (+ vanilla if using) until smooth.
Drizzle glaze over warm biscuits.
🍽️ Serving Ideas:
With coffee or chai tea
As a weekend brunch centerpiece
Served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for dessert
🌈 Variations & Pro Hacks
🌱 Gluten-Free? Use GF drop biscuits (if available) or make your own
🍏 Homemade Filling? Sauté 2 cups diced apples + 2 tbsp sugar + 1 tsp cinnamon until soft
🍯 Lighter Version: Reduce sugar by ¼ cup; use low-fat cream in glaze
🧊 Make-Ahead Magic: Assemble unbaked — cover and refrigerate overnight, then bake in the morning
❄️ Freeze It! Freeze baked biscuits (unglazed) — reheat in microwave or oven, then add glaze
🧁 Mini Muffin Tin Version: Cut biscuits in half, layer in greased muffin cups — makes 24 mini treats
🧠 Why This Works So Well
Brown sugar + butter base = sticky, caramel-like topping after baking
Apple pie filling adds moisture and consistent flavor
Flipped method = bakery-style presentation with zero effort
Refrigerated biscuits = foolproof rise and texture
It’s not magic — it’s smart shortcut cooking. ✨
❤️ Final Thought: Sometimes, the Best Things Are Simple & Sweet
You don’t need a long ingredient list or hours in the kitchen to make something truly special.
Just good apples, real spices, and love.
These Apple Pie Biscuits prove that the most memorable breakfasts are often the simplest — where every bite tastes like home, comfort, and care.
So next time you want to bake something beautiful…
Grab that can of pie filling.
Whip up this easy recipe.
And let your kitchen fill with the scent of cinnamon and joy.
Because sometimes, happiness comes warm, buttery, and upside-down. 💛