These homemade Apple Biscuits are soft, buttery, and filled with tender apple pieces and warm cinnamon. This easy apple biscuits recipe is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy fall dessert. If you love cozy baked goods, these apple cinnamon biscuits will quickly become a family favorite alongside my Flaky Buttermilk Biscuits and Apple Fritter Bread!
With Fall in full swing, my kitchen is full of cozy apple, pumpkin, and warm spice recipes. From Caramel Apple Pretzel Bark, to Apple Quick Bread, Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bread, and even Bisquick Apple Cobbler, my family just can’t get enough. After a fun trip to the apple orchard, these homemade apple biscuits quickly became our new favorite treat. This easy apple biscuits recipe is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a simple Fall dessert the entire family will enjoy! Also try my 7 Up Biscuits for a shortcut option!
Quick Look: Apple Cinnamon Biscuits Recipe
- 🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
- 🔥 Baking Time: 20 minutes
- ⏳ Total Time: 30 minutes
- 🍽️ Servings: 18 biscuits
- ⚡ Calories: 136 calories per biscuit (may vary slightly)
- 🍎 Serving Suggestions: Enjoy these apple cinnamon biscuits warm with butter, honey, maple syrup, or a sweet vanilla glaze.
- 🍏 Flavor Profile: Soft, buttery biscuits with warm cinnamon and tender apple-perfectly cozy for fall.
- ✅ Difficulty: Easy, great beginner-friendly biscuit recipe from scratch.
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Why You’ll Love this Recipe
By combining just a few simple ingredients, this apple biscuit recipe is ready to enjoy in no time!
- Fall Flavor– Soft, fluffy apple biscuits loaded with warm cinnamon and tender apple pieces, giving a cozy, cake-like texture perfect for fall mornings.
- Quick & Easy– This easy apple biscuits recipe comes together in no time, making it perfect for breakfast, brunch, snacks, or a simple fall dessert.
- Freezer Friendly– Make a double batch of homemade apple biscuits and freeze the extras for a grab-and-go breakfast anytime.
- Customizable– Add your favorite fall spices, a sprinkle of brown sugar on top, or a drizzle of vanilla glaze to make these apple cinnamon biscuits truly your own.
Ingredient Notes
Full ingredient measurements and instructions can be found in the recipe card below.
- Flour– All-purpose flour provides the structure for these homemade apple biscuits. Swap the all-purpose flour for a gluten-free flour blend to make this easy apple biscuits recipe gluten-free
- Baking Powder/ Baking Soda/ Salt– Essential leavening agents for soft, fluffy apple cinnamon biscuits.
- Sugar– Adds just the right amount of sweetness to balance the tartness of the apples.
- Spices– Cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves bring warm fall flavors to every bite.
- Butter– Cold, unsalted butter is key for flaky, tender apple biscuits.
- Apples– Fresh grated apples are the star! Honeycrisp and Granny Smith work beautifully for a balance of sweet and tart.
- Buttermilk– Adds moisture and tenderness, making this easy apple biscuits recipe extra soft and fluffy.
How to Make Apple Biscuits from Scratch
These homemade apple biscuits are soft, buttery, and full of warm cinnamon flavor. Follow this easy apple biscuits recipe for the perfect fall treat.
Step 1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
Step 2. Cut in the cold butter and apple using two forks or a pastry blender. Once crumbs have formed, stir in the buttermilk. Sprinkle flour on your working surface as well as on top of the dough in the bowl.
Step 3. Turn the dough onto your floured working surface and begin to knead it. Add more flour if needed to prevent sticking.
Step 4. Work dough until its about 1 inch thick, then fold in half and continue working dough a few times, ending with it about 1 ½ inches thick.
Step 5. Cut the biscuits using a biscuit cutter or something circular that will cut them around 3 inches. Place biscuits into a cast iron skillet or on a nonstick baking sheet.
Step 6. Bake in preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes in oven, or until slightly golden brown. Remove and serve!
Pro Tips & Tricks
After making these biscuits several times, here are some things that will ensure success each time!
- Always Use Cold Butter: Cold butter keeps these homemade apple biscuits tender and flaky. Melted butter will make them flat unless you chill the dough.
- Portion Evenly: Use a cookie scoop or dry measuring cup to ensure each biscuit is the same size for even baking.
- Don't Overmix: Stir until the flour streaks disappear. Over-mixing can make your apple cinnamon biscuits tough.
- Flour Swap: You can use gluten-free flour instead of all-purpose flour to make these easy apple biscuits gluten-free.
- Adjust Salt: If using salted butter, omit the salt from the dry mixture for balanced flavor.
- Add Your Twist: Sprinkle extra cinnamon, brown sugar, or even a drizzle of glaze on top for a personalized apple biscuits recipe.
Serving & Storing
- Serving: Enjoy these apple cinnamon biscuits warm with butter, honey, maple syrup, drizzle of vanilla glaze, or my Mixed Berry Instant Pot Jam. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a fall-inspired snack.
- Storing: Store leftover homemade apple biscuits in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the fridge for up to 7 days.
- Freezing: Once cooled, freeze apple biscuits in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months. Reheat in a 350°F oven for 5-7 minutes, or microwave briefly for a quick treat.
- Make-Ahead Option: You can also freeze pre-cut biscuit dough. When ready, bake straight from the freezer for a grab-and-go easy apple biscuits recipe.
Apple Biscuits Recipe FAQs
For the best flavor and texture in this apple biscuits recipe, use crisp baking apples like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith. Fuji, Pink Lady, or McIntosh apples also work well.
Apple biscuits contain similar ingredients to scones but usually have more fat and less liquid. This makes them taller, fluffier, and softer, rather than crumbly like scones. Check out my Chocolate Chip Scones for a tasty scone recipe!
If you have leftover grated apple, you can use it in my Apple Quick Bread recipe! Another Fall favorite in my house!
The key is cold butter! Using cold (or even frozen) butter ensures these homemade apple biscuits are tender, airy, and perfectly flaky.
These easy Apple Biscuits are a cozy fall treat that your whole family will love, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack. Try this homemade apple biscuits recipe and enjoy soft, cinnamon-spiced biscuits straight from the oven!
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Easy Apple Biscuits Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 ½ cups flour all purpose
- 1 tablespoon baking powder heaping
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ginger
- ½ teaspoon cloves
- 1 cup butter must be cold
- ½ cup apple grated
- 1 cup buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare a baking sheet or cast iron skillet.
- In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, salt, and spices.
- Cut in cold butter and grated apples until crumbs form.
- Stir in buttermilk until dough comes together. Flour your work surface and top of dough.
- Knead gently until about 1-1½ inches thick.
- Cut biscuits with a 3-inch cutter and place on the baking sheet or skillet.
- Bake 15-20 minutes until lightly golden. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use cold butter for tender, flaky apple biscuits.
- Freeze baked biscuits or pre-cut dough for up to 3 months.
- Add glaze, brown sugar, or extra cinnamon for a special touch.
- Honeycrisp or Granny Smith apples work best for a balanced flavor.
Nancy Edge says
Sounds Great, what kind of apples did you use
Kristin says
We love using honeycrisp apples in this recipe! Enjoy!
Angela says
Sounds delicious. When do you add the grated apple? With the buttermilk?
Kristin says
Whoops! Good catch! I will go correct that to add it in now!!