Description
Delight in these Apple Cinnamon Swim Biscuits, a perfect blend of tender, flaky biscuits bursting with cinnamon-spiced Granny Smith apples. Finished with a sweet powdered sugar glaze, these comforting biscuits make an excellent treat for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Apple Mixture
- 2 cups (about 250g) peeled, cored, small diced Granny Smith apples
- 2 tablespoons (28g) salted butter
- 2 tablespoons (25g) light brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Biscuit Dough
- ½ cup (1 stick, 113g) salted butter, chilled
- 2 ½ cups (312g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon aluminum-free baking powder
- 2 cups (480ml) heavy cream
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract (divided: 1 teaspoon in dough, ½ teaspoon reserved)
Glaze
- 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons (45ml) milk
Instructions
- Prepare Oven and Baking Dish: Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) to ensure the biscuits rise properly and get a golden crust. Lightly spray a 9×9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
- Cook Apple Mixture: In a large skillet over medium heat, combine diced apples, 2 tablespoons salted butter, 2 tablespoons light brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Stir occasionally as the butter and sugar melt. Simmer and stir for 8 to 10 minutes until apples soften but remain slightly firm and translucent. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ¼ cup granulated sugar, and 1 tablespoon aluminum-free baking powder until evenly combined without lumps.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Pour 2 cups heavy cream and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract into the dry mixture. Fold gently with a spatula until just combined; avoid overmixing to keep biscuits fluffy. If dough is too sticky, add 1 tablespoon flour and fold to manage consistency.
- Incorporate Apple Mixture: Fold the cooled apple mixture into the biscuit dough carefully to distribute apples evenly and maintain moisture.
- Bake Biscuits: Spread the dough evenly in the prepared baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes until the top turns golden brown and biscuits are fully cooked.
- Make Glaze: While biscuits cool, whisk 1 cup powdered sugar with 3 tablespoons milk until smooth. Adjust milk quantity to reach a drizzle consistency.
- Glaze and Serve: Drizzle the glaze over the cooled biscuits evenly. Let rest for a few minutes for flavors to meld before serving.
Notes
- Ensure oven is fully preheated to 450°F for the best biscuit rise and crust.
- Do not overmix the dough to prevent tough biscuits; folding gently is key.
- Use aluminum-free baking powder for best flavor and rise.
- The biscuits can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days; reheat gently before serving.
