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    Home » Desserts » Pies, Crisps & Cobblers

    Apple Upside-Down Biscuits Recipe

    Published: Oct 15, 2010 · Modified: Mar 30, 2021 by Dara · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 113 Comments

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    Simply the best apple dessert! These apple upside-down biscuits have a wonderful caramel flavor, along with light buttermilk biscuits.
    Apple Upside-Down Biscuit Recipe

    A couple of weeks ago, I introduced you to Pam Anderson (no, not that one) and her new cookbook, Perfect One-Dish Dinners: All You Need for Easy Get-Togethers. I followed her Spicy Coconut Shrimp Stew recipe to a T and it quickly became one of our favorite dishes for both weeknight meals and entertaining. When I was at the BlogHer Food conference in San Francisco last weekend, I had a chance to meet Pam and her daughter, Maggy (her other daughter, Sharon, was also there but we never met). Not only is this a group of very talented women, but they are kind and genuine to the core. At one of the BlogHer parties, I received a copy of Pam's book and, since I already have a copy in my kitchen, I am giving this beautiful book, filled with accessible recipes, to one of you. (See below for more details.)

    This recipe is a spin-off of Pam's Pineapple Upside-Down Biscuits. One of my boys is not a big pineapple fan, so I replaced it with Gala apples and toss in some nutmeg, cinnamon, and lemon juice to make up for the acidity and flavor of the missing pineapple. The apples are laid over top of a layer of brown sugar and butter - that speaks for itself. The apples are then covered with light buttermilk biscuits, baked to a golden brown, and flipped out onto a serving platter for an oozing, caramel-filled presentation. Topped with ice cream, which slowly melts over the warm biscuits, this dessert is simply irresistible.

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    In a small saucepan, combine butter and brown sugar. Cook, stirring, until a spreadable mixture forms. Spread the mixture on the bottom of a 9-inch round cake pan.

    Heat butter in a large skillet set over medium heat. Add sliced apples, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender and starting to caramelize. Remove from the heat and stir in fresh lemon juice. Arrange the apples in the cake pan, on top of the brown sugar mixture.

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    Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.

    In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt. Grate in frozen butter and immediately rub the butter into the flour mixture with your fingertips. Once the mixture resembles a coarse meal, toss in the buttermilk with a fork until combined. Sprinkle very small amounts of buttermilk on any dry areas and toss again with the fork.

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    Turn the dough out onto a floured surface. Using your figures, pinch the dough into 10 round biscuits. Arrange on top of the apples.

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    Bake until the biscuits are golden brown, about 30 minutes.

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    Immediately invert onto serving platter. Using a spoon, serve immediately. Top each serving with a scoop of ice cream.

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    Apple Upside-Down Biscuits

    Simply the best apple dessert! These apple upside-down biscuits have a wonderful caramel flavor, along with light buttermilk biscuits.
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    Course: Breads, Desserts
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Pies, Crisps, and Cobblers
    Prep Time: 30 minutes
    Cook Time: 6 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour
    Servings: 8 Servings
    Calories: 358kcal
    Author: Dara Michalski | Cookin' Canuck

    Ingredients

    • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
    • ¾ cup packed brown sugar
    • 1 tablespoons unsalted butter
    • 1 ½ large Gala apples about 12 oz., cut in half, cored & thinly sliced
    • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
    • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
    • 2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 2 teaspoons baking powder
    • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 teaspoon sugar
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter frozen
    • 1 cup cold buttermilk plus a few extra teaspoons if necessary
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    Instructions

    • In a small saucepan, combine butter and brown sugar. Cook, stirring, until a spreadable mixture forms. Spread the mixture on the bottom of a 9-inch round cake pan.
    • Heat butter in a large skillet set over medium heat. Add sliced apples, cinnamon and nutmeg. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender and starting to caramelize. Remove from the heat and stir in fresh lemon juice. Arrange the apples in the cake pan, on top of the brown sugar mixture.
    • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
    • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt. Grate in frozen butter and immediately rub the butter into the flour mixture with your fingertips. Once the mixture resembles a coarse meal, toss in the buttermilk with a fork until combined. Sprinkle very small amounts of buttermilk on any dry areas and toss again with the fork.
    • Turn the dough out onto a floured surface. Using your figures, pinch the dough into 10 round biscuits. Arrange on top of the apples.
    • Bake until the biscuits are golden brown, about 30 minutes. Immediately invert onto serving platter. Using a spoon, serve immediately. Top each serving with a scoop of ice cream.

    Notes

    Adapted from Perfect One-Dish Dinners by Pam Anderson

    Nutrition

    Calories: 358kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 148mg | Potassium: 239mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 505IU | Vitamin C: 1.8mg | Calcium: 105mg | Iron: 1.7mg
    Tried this recipe?If you make this recipe, I'd love to see it on Instagram! Just use the hashtag #COOKINCANUCK and I'll be sure to find it.

    Disclosure: This book was given to me at no charge. All opinions are my own. This post contains links to my Amazon affiliate page. Any revenue made from sales through these links helps to support this blog. Thank you!

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      1. Brenda

        November 23, 2013 at 2:30 pm

        I love her cookbooks. Would love to have this one. Her recipes are usually
        so practical, easy and delicious. Will definitely try the recipe above using
        apples but will probably double the amount of apples.

        Reply
      2. Ann

        October 08, 2012 at 10:02 am

        This looks like a recipe my mom made when I was a little girl. I've been looking for a recipe ever since. It is sooooo good.

        Reply
      3. Stefani

        October 01, 2011 at 6:35 am

        Loving the apple recipes for Fall. Bookmarking this to make later this week 🙂

        Reply
      4. SteamyKitchen

        January 20, 2011 at 8:29 pm

        lovelovelove the photos!!!! Just wanna say "Hi!" and that you're doing just such fab job on the blog! xo

        Reply
      5. Momma McCall

        November 13, 2010 at 9:07 pm

        Congrats on being featured by PBS. I love your blog and was happy to follow the facebook link right back to you!

        Reply
      6. SolDucky

        October 23, 2010 at 3:57 am

        That looks amazing!!

        Reply
      7. Raakhee

        October 21, 2010 at 3:05 am

        apple season here i come with biscuits and apples yum yum yum.

        Reply
      8. danasfoodforthought

        October 20, 2010 at 6:44 pm

        These look so amazing... I'd love to try them hot out of the oven with some melty vanilla ice cream 🙂

        Reply
      9. Chelle

        October 19, 2010 at 7:26 pm

        That's a great recipe for fall!

        Reply
      10. Jill

        October 19, 2010 at 6:45 pm

        I knew I needed to buy more apples for a reason! Looks delish!

        Reply
      11. Greg Patent

        October 19, 2010 at 5:35 pm

        Definitely going to make this with apples we just picked from our Macintosh tree. Firm and juicy.

        Reply
      12. Lori

        October 19, 2010 at 5:24 pm

        Just found your blog! Would love to win the cookbook for my daughter ~ she LOVES to cook! Thanks!

        Reply
      13. Gina

        October 19, 2010 at 4:35 pm

        Upside down anything sounds like a fun time in the kitchen with my kids. Thanks for sharing the recipe...and the great giveaway!

        Reply
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