Apple Pie Biscuits

– 1/2 cup powdered sugar
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1-2 tablespoons milk

### How to Make Apple Pie Biscuits

#### Step 1: Prepare the Apple Filling
1. **Peel and dice the apples**: Start by peeling, coring, and dicing the apples into small, bite-sized pieces.
2. **Cook the apples**: In a medium skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add the diced apples and cook for 3-5 minutes until they start to soften.
3. **Add sugar and spices**: Stir in the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg (if using), and lemon juice. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender and the mixture has thickened slightly. Set aside to cool.

#### Step 2: Make the Biscuits
1. **Preheat the oven**: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. **Mix dry ingredients**: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
3. **Cut in the butter**: Add the cold cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter, fork, or your hands, cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces of butter.
4. **Add the milk**: Pour in the milk and stir until the dough comes together. Be careful not to overmix—it’s okay if the dough is a little shaggy.
5. **Shape the biscuits**: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead it a few times to bring it together. Pat the dough into a rectangle about 1 inch thick. Use a sharp knife or biscuit cutter to cut the dough into squares or rounds.

#### Step 3: Assemble the Biscuits
1. **Fill the biscuits**: Take one biscuit and make a small indent in the center. Spoon a generous amount of the cooked apple filling into the center of the biscuit. Place another biscuit on top to form a sandwich. Repeat with the remaining biscuits.
2. **Bake the biscuits**: Arrange the apple-filled biscuits on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the biscuits are golden brown and puffed up.

#### Step 4: Add the Glaze (Optional)
1. **Make the glaze**: While the biscuits are baking, whisk together the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk in a small bowl until smooth.
2. **Drizzle the glaze**: Once the biscuits are out of the oven, let them cool for a few minutes before drizzling the glaze over the top. This adds a sweet finish and makes the biscuits extra special.

### Enjoy Your Apple Pie Biscuits!

These warm, flaky **Apple Pie Biscuits** are perfect for enjoying fresh out of the oven. The sweet, cinnamon-spiced apples pair beautifully with the tender biscuit base, and the optional glaze adds the perfect touch of sweetness.

**Tips for the Perfect Apple Pie Biscuits:**

– **Use cold butter**: For the flakiest biscuits, make sure the butter is cold when you add it to the flour. You can even freeze the butter beforehand for extra flakiness!
– **Don’t overwork the dough**: The more you handle the dough, the denser the biscuits will be. Mix until just combined and then stop.
– **Try different apple varieties**: While Granny Smith and Honeycrisp are excellent choices, feel free to experiment with other apples to suit your taste.

### Conclusion

Apple Pie Biscuits are an easy and irresistible treat that captures the cozy, comforting essence of apple pie in biscuit form. Whether you’re baking them for a weekend breakfast, a dessert, or a holiday treat, these biscuits are sure to be a hit with friends and family. With a buttery biscuit base, a spiced apple filling, and a sweet glaze, they’re a must-try for anyone who loves the classic flavors of apple pie but wants a quicker and simpler option.

Happy baking!