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Caramel Apple Crescent Bombs Recipe

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Delight in these irresistible Caramel Apple Bombs, a warm and comforting dessert featuring a spiced apple filling wrapped in buttery crescent dough, baked to golden perfection and topped with smooth caramel sauce and toasted pecans. Perfect for cozy gatherings or a sweet treat any time of year.

Ingredients

Filling

  • 3.4 oz vanilla instant pudding mix
  • 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 2 small Granny Smith apples, peeled and chopped
  • 0.25 cup water

Dough

  • 16 oz refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
  • 3 tbsp butter, melted

Topping

  • 25 caramels
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 0.25 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted

Instructions

  1. Prepare Oven and Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9-inch round baking pan to prevent sticking during baking.
  2. Make Filling Mixture: In a bowl, combine 1/4 cup of the vanilla instant pudding mix with ground cinnamon and nutmeg. Add the peeled and chopped Granny Smith apples and pour in the water, then toss everything well to coat the apples evenly with the spiced mixture.
  3. Shape the Bombs: Unroll the crescent dinner rolls and separate them into 16 individual triangles. On the shortest side of each triangle, place one heaping tablespoon of the apple filling mixture.
  4. Seal the Dough: Fold the crescent dough over the apple filling and pinch the edges tightly to seal each bomb securely, ensuring no filling escapes during baking.
  5. Arrange and Prepare for Baking: Arrange the sealed apple bombs seam side down evenly in the prepared baking pan. Sprinkle the remaining pudding mix over the top for extra flavor and drizzle with melted butter.
  6. Bake: Place the pan in the oven and bake for 33 to 35 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the oven and allow the apple bombs to cool slightly.
  7. Make Caramel Topping: While the bombs cool, melt the caramels with the milk in the microwave, stirring frequently until the mixture becomes smooth and luscious.
  8. Finish and Serve: Drizzle the warm caramel sauce evenly over the cooled apple bombs and sprinkle with toasted pecans for a delightful crunch. Serve warm and enjoy.

Notes

  • Ensure the dough is sealed tightly to prevent leakage of the apple filling during baking.
  • Use Granny Smith apples for a tart flavor that balances the sweetness of caramel.
  • To toast pecans, place them in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently until fragrant and lightly browned.
  • If preferred, substitute pecans with walnuts or omit nuts for a nut-free version.
  • These bombs are best served warm but can be stored in an airtight container and reheated gently.

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