Thanks to a simple shortcut, this Apple Pie Biscuit Casserole comes together in about 10 minutes of prep. It’s a warm, comforting dish that works beautifully for both casual breakfasts and special brunches.
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Original content posted March 2018. Updated September 2021.
This Apple Pie Biscuit Casserole has been a favorite in my family for years—so long that I first clipped the recipe from one of those little free pamphlets you find at the grocery checkout. It quickly became one of Andy’s top breakfast picks when we were newlyweds, and it’s lived in my mental recipe box ever since.
It’s surprising it took me this long to share it here. The combination of sweet apple pie filling, warm cinnamon, flaky biscuits and crunchy pecans is comfort food at its best. The recipe is straightforward, forgiving, and perfect for busy mornings or relaxed holiday brunches.
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My husband loves anything apple-flavored, whether it’s a classic apple pie, an apple crisp, or a quick muffin. Over the years we’ve tried several apple desserts and breakfasts, and this casserole often ranks at the top because it delivers great flavor with minimal effort.
The recipe below uses just seven main ingredients and a pantry shortcut: canned apple pie filling. Using ready-made pie filling saves time while still giving you that authentic apple pie flavor. With only a few extra ingredients—brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and butter—you can elevate the filling into something richer and more aromatic.
The method is simple: you spread half the apple mixture in a shallow casserole, layer torn refrigerated biscuits on top, cover with the remaining apple mixture, sprinkle with chopped pecans, and bake until golden. The biscuits bake into tender pockets between spoonfuls of sweet apple, creating a rustic, homey texture that both kids and adults love.
Children can help tear the biscuits, sprinkle the pecans, or spoon the apple mixture, which makes this recipe a great one for teaching little ones simple kitchen skills. It’s also an easy dish to double for a crowd or to prepare ahead and reheat for guests.
How to Make Apple Pie Biscuit Casserole
1. Add butter to a small saucepan and melt over low heat.
2. Stir in the brown sugar, apple pie filling, cinnamon, and vanilla. Warm and combine until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is evenly flavored.
3. Spoon half of the apple mixture into the bottom of a shallow two-quart casserole dish, spreading it into an even layer.
4. Tear each refrigerated biscuit into four pieces and distribute the pieces evenly over the apple layer.
5. Pour the remaining apple mixture over the biscuits, spreading gently to cover.
6. Sprinkle chopped pecans over the top for a nutty contrast.
7. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 40 minutes, or until the top is golden and the biscuits are cooked through.
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Apple Pie Biscuit Casserole
10 mins
40 mins
50 mins
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 21-ounce can apple pie filling
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 16.3-ounce can refrigerated biscuits
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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In a small saucepan over low heat, melt butter.
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Stir in brown sugar, apple pie filling, cinnamon, and vanilla until combined and heated through.
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Spoon half of the pie filling mixture into the bottom of a shallow two-quart casserole dish, spreading evenly.
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Tear each biscuit into four pieces and arrange the pieces in an even layer over the filling.
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Pour the remaining pie filling mixture over the biscuits and spread gently.
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Sprinkle the top with chopped pecans.
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Bake for 40 minutes or until golden and the biscuits are cooked through.
Nutrition
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Carbohydrates: 19 g
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Fat: 12 g