Skillet Apple Pie Biscuits

 

These "easy as pie" apple pie biscuits are a weekend breakfast treat for my family.  The preparation is incredibly quick and simple.  I've never made these with canned biscuits, but, they'd probably work in a pinch, too.  They're good enough for company, or even as a dessert, for those who may not be inclined to bake from scratch.  Apples and cinnamon are a classic combination and these dessert biscuits are sure to become a family favorite.

You'll need:
8 frozen buttermilk biscuits thawed
1 [21 oz] can of premium apple pie filling
1 stick [1/2 cup] butter, melted
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1 Tbsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
glaze:
1/3 cup powdered sugar
2 Tbsp cream or half & half or 1-2 tsp whole milk


Preheat the oven to 375°F.  Melt the butter, and brush on all sides of the skillet.  I used my 10 inch cast iron skillet for these biscuits, but, you can use any comparable baking dish.  In a bowl, mix together the brown sugar and cinnamon until blended.

Dip each biscuit in the butter, and sprinkle all sides with the cinnamon sugar mixture.  Arrange side by side in the skillet.

Cut the apples in the pie filling into smaller pieces, and  mix in 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla.  Arrange over the biscuits. 

Pour the remaining butter over all.   
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Sprinkle the last of the cinnamon sugar on top.  Place the skillet into the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, until golden.

Stir together the powdered sugar and cream/half&half/milk, and drizzle on top.  Serve hot. Yield: 8 servings

Cook's note:
If you'd like to add nuts to these biscuits, sprinkle chopped nuts on top along with the brown sugar just before baking.

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