Melt-in-Your-Mouth Apple Biscuits with Cinnamon Glaze

Ingredients

For the biscuits:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 Tbsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 Tbsp sugar
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cubed
• 3/4 cup buttermilk (plus 1–2 Tbsp extra if needed)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the apple filling:

• 2 medium apples, peeled and diced (Honeycrisp, Gala, or Granny Smith)
• 2 Tbsp butter
• 2 Tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1 tsp lemon juice

For the cinnamon glaze:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1–2 Tbsp milk or cream
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat oven: Set to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line with parchment.
2. Cook the apples: In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Cook 5–7 minutes until soft and caramelized. Set aside to cool.
3. Make the biscuit dough: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar. Cut in cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Add wet ingredients: Stir in buttermilk and vanilla until just combined — do not overmix.
5. Assemble: Turn dough onto a floured surface and gently roll or pat it to about ¾-inch thickness. Spread the cooled apple mixture over half, then fold the dough over and lightly press together. Cut into 12 biscuits using a round cutter.
6. Bake: Arrange biscuits in the prepared pan. Bake 18–22 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
7. Prepare glaze: While biscuits bake, whisk powdered sugar, milk, cinnamon, and vanilla until smooth. Add more milk for a thinner consistency if desired.
8. Glaze and serve: Brush or drizzle the warm cinnamon glaze over freshly baked biscuits. Serve warm and enjoy the gooey, buttery perfection!

Tips for Perfect Biscuits

• Keep butter cold for maximum flakiness — small chunks of butter create layers.
• Don’t overmix the dough; it should be slightly shaggy for a tender crumb.
• Use crisp, tart apples for balance against the sweet glaze.
• Reheat leftovers in a 300°F oven for 8–10 minutes to bring back the fresh-baked texture.

Variations

• Caramel Apple Biscuits: Add a drizzle of caramel sauce over the glaze for extra decadence.
• Maple Glaze: Replace milk with maple syrup for a rich fall flavor.
• Apple Pecan Crunch: Add 1/3 cup chopped pecans to the apple filling.
• Shortcut Version: Use canned biscuits and pre-made pie filling for a quick 20-minute version.

Storage & Reheating

• Room temperature: Keep covered up to 2 days.
• Refrigerate: Store in an airtight container up to 5 days.
• Freeze: Freeze baked biscuits (without glaze) up to 2 months; thaw and reheat before glazing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use canned apples? Yes, canned apple pie filling works well; drain excess syrup before using.

Can I make them ahead? You can prepare and cut the biscuits, then refrigerate overnight. Bake fresh in the morning.

Can I make them without buttermilk? Substitute with ¾ cup milk + 1 teaspoon vinegar or lemon juice.

Conclusion

These Melt-in-Your-Mouth Apple Biscuits with Cinnamon Glaze are flaky, buttery, and bursting with caramelized apple flavor. Perfectly sweet and cozy, they’ll become your go-to comfort bake for any morning or dessert craving!