Step 1

Preheat oven to 350F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a Silpat liner for easier cleanup; set aside.

Step 2

Open the dough, separate dough discs, dice each disc into about 10 pieces, and place in a large bowl; set aside.

Step 3

Open the apple pie filling, fish out the large apple chunks with a fork or your fingers, place them on a cutting board, dice the large apples into smaller bite-sized pieces, and add them to the bowl with the diced dough.

Step 4

Add the remaining apple pie filling sauce, optionally add cinnamon or apple pie spice, and stir to combine.

Step 5

Spoon heaping 1/4 cup-fulls of the batter onto the prepared baking sheet, then evenly distribute and spoon a bit of the melted butter over each mound of batter.

Step 6

Bake for about 12 to 15 minutes, or until lightly golden browned and the dough is set and cooked through; set aside to cool.

Step 7

To a medium microwave-safe bowl, add the caramels, cream, and heat in 30-second bursts until the caramels have melted and can be stirred smooth.

Step 8

Evenly drizzle the caramel sauce over the apple fritters. Alternatively, store bought or homemade caramel sauce or salted caramel sauce* may be used instead.

Step 9

Apple fritters are best warm and fresh.