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Apple Buttermilk Biscuits with Sausage Cider Gravy

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Apple Buttermilk Biscuits with Sausage Cider Gravy are the kind of cozy breakfast that feels made for slow mornings and chilly weekends. The biscuits bake up light and fluffy thanks to rich buttermilk, while chopped apples tucked into the dough add little bursts of sweetness in every bite. A sprinkle of sugar and cinnamon gives the tops a warm bakery-style flavor, but the touch of spice keeps them from being overly sweet. The combination of tender apples, buttery biscuit layers, and cozy spice creates a balance that feels both comforting and unexpected.

Apple Buttermilk Biscuits with Sausage Cider Gravy
What really makes these biscuits special is how perfectly they pair with the savory sausage cider gravy. The gravy starts with browned sausage, chopped onion, and apples cooked together until everything becomes rich, fragrant, and caramelized. Milk gives the gravy its creamy texture, while apple cider adds a subtle sweetness that ties the whole dish together beautifully. Freshly cracked black pepper cuts through the richness and adds just enough bite to balance the sweeter notes from the apples and cinnamon biscuits.
Every spoonful of gravy soaking into those fluffy biscuits creates the perfect mix of sweet, savory, creamy, and peppery flavors. The apples soften into the gravy while still holding a little texture, giving the dish a rustic, homemade feel that tastes like fall comfort food at its best. It is the kind of breakfast recipe that feels hearty enough for a holiday brunch but cozy enough for a quiet family breakfast around the kitchen table.

How to Make Buttermilk Biscuits with Sausage Cider Gravy

This recipe may sound a little different from classic biscuits and gravy, but every ingredient works together to create the perfect sweet-and-savory breakfast. The fluffy buttermilk biscuits are packed with warm cinnamon flavor, tender apples, and just enough spice to balance the sweetness, while the rich sausage cider gravy brings everything together with creamy comfort food flavor. Below, I am breaking down the key ingredients that make these apple biscuits and peppery sausage gravy so incredibly cozy, flavorful, and perfect for fall mornings or holiday brunches.

Apple Buttermilk Biscuits with Sausage Cider Gravy
Apple Buttermilk Biscuits with Sausage Cider Gravy
Apple Buttermilk Biscuits with Sausage Cider Gravy
Apple Buttermilk Biscuits with Sausage Cider Gravy
Apple Buttermilk Biscuits with Sausage Cider Gravy
Apple Buttermilk Biscuits with Sausage Cider Gravy
Apple Buttermilk Biscuits with Sausage Cider Gravy
Apple Buttermilk Biscuits with Sausage Cider Gravy
Apple Buttermilk Biscuits with Sausage Cider Gravy

THE APPLE BUTTERMILK BISCUITS (full printable recipe below)

High and fluffy, these apple buttermilk biscuits have chopped apples and a touch of cinnamon. Giving them the perfect balance between sweet and savory.

INGREDIENTS

  • flour
  • sugar
  • baking powder
  • salt
  • ground cinnamon
  • butter
  • shortening
  • chopped apple
  • buttermilk

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 450°.
  2. Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. Use a pastry blender to cut butter and shortening into the flour mixture until crumbly.
  4. Stir in chopped apples.
  5. Add buttermilk, and use a fork to stir until just moistened.
  6. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface. Knead gently 10 to 12 times until nearly smooth.
  7. Pat into an 8½ inch circle (¾ inch thick)
  8. Cut with a floured 2½ inch round cutter. Reroll scraps and continue cutting until all the dough has been used.
  9. Bake 12-14 minutes.
Apple Buttermilk Biscuits with Sausage Cider Gravy
Apple Buttermilk Biscuits with Sausage Cider Gravy
Apple Buttermilk Biscuits with Sausage Cider Gravy
Apple Buttermilk Biscuits with Sausage Cider Gravy
Apple Buttermilk Biscuits with Sausage Cider Gravy

SAUSAGE CIDER GRAVY (full printable recipe below)

A delicious sausage gravy base with a touch of sweetness from apple cider and chopped apples.

INGREDIENTS

  • sausage (I used Jimmy Dean Sage Sausage)
  • chopped apples
  • chopped onion
  • milk
  • apple cider
  • black pepper
  • Optional: fresh sage as a garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. In a 12-inch skillet, cook sausage, apples, and onion until brown.
  2. Stir in flour, milk, cider, and salt.
  3. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.

What Apples Should I use to Make Apple Butter Biscuits with Sausage Cider Gravy?

Choosing the right apples can make a big difference in both the biscuits and the sausage cider gravy. Since this recipe has both sweet and savory flavors, the best apples are those that hold their shape while baking and balance sweetness with a little tartness. You want apples that become tender without turning mushy, so you still get small bites of apple throughout the fluffy biscuits and creamy gravy. Below are some of my favorite apple varieties that work beautifully in this cozy breakfast recipe.

BEST APPLES FOR BAKING AND COOKING

  • BRAEBURN
  • CAMEO
  • CORTLAND
  • CRISPIN
  • EMPIRE
  • FUJI
  • GALA
  • GOLDEN DELICIOUS
  • IDARED
  • JAZZ
  • JONAGOLD
  • JONATHAN
  • LUCY
  • PINK LADY
  • SUNRISE MAGIC

Mix Your Apples

Have you ever thought to mix your apples? I love splitting them into half sweet and half tart. If baking with one variety is good, two (or more) varieties make it even better!

TASTY TARTSWEETSWEET + TARTCRISPJUICY
Granny Smith, Idared, Cameo, CortlandEmpire, Fuji, Gala, Golden Delicious, Honeycrisp, Pink LadyJonathan, JonagoldBraeburn, Empire, Gala, Honeycrisp, Pink LadyCameo, Granny Smith, Fuji, Sunrise, Magic

Apple Cider Substitute

Apple Buttermilk Biscuits with Sausage Cider Gravy
If you think using apple cider in your gravy will be too sweet, then you can use milk instead. For something different, I encourage you to try it at least once.
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When Should I Serve This Dish?

Apple Buttermilk Biscuits with Sausage Cider Gravy
Apple Buttermilk Biscuits with Sausage Cider Gravy are perfect for the kind of mornings when you want breakfast to feel extra cozy and memorable. This dish fits beautifully into fall and winter weekends, especially when the weather turns chilly and everyone gathers around the kitchen looking for something warm and comforting. The combination of sweet cinnamon apples, fluffy biscuits, and rich, peppery gravy feels like the ultimate comfort-food breakfast.
This recipe also makes a wonderful addition to holiday brunch tables. It is hearty enough for Thanksgiving morning, Christmas breakfast, or even a special New Year’s brunch when you want something a little different from the usual casseroles and pastries. Since the flavors lean sweet and savory, it pairs perfectly with hot coffee, apple cider, or fresh fruit for a breakfast spread that feels both rustic and impressive.
I also love serving this dish for slow mornings when family is visiting or when everyone has time to linger around the table. The smell of cinnamon biscuits baking and sausage gravy simmering on the stove instantly makes the whole house feel warm and inviting. It is one of those recipes that turns an ordinary breakfast into something that feels comforting, homemade, and special.

SAUSAGE GRAVY AND BISCUIT FAQ’s

Apple Buttermilk Biscuits with Sausage Cider Gravy
Apple Buttermilk Biscuits with Sausage Cider Gravy
What’s the difference between country gravy and sausage gravy?

The main difference is that country gravy does not use sausage. Country gravy uses butter to make its roux, while sausage gravy uses the rendered fat from the meat, cooked with flour, to thicken the gravy.

Can sausage gravy be canned?

Yes, follow this link to find out how→Canning Sausage Gravy

Why does my sausage gravy have no flavor?

Usually, adding a little more salt and pepper is enough to make your sausage gravy delicious.

What do you eat with sausage gravy?

1. Breakfast Potatoes or hash browns
2. Biscuits
3. English Muffins
4. Mashed Potatoes
5. Hearty Toast

What is the key to making the best biscuits?

Cold butter is key to making your biscuits fluffy. Warm butter will be absorbed by the flour, preventing it from becoming fluffy.

Do I need to use butter to make biscuits?

Butter yields better results in baking and has qualities that give it a greater depth of flavor.

MORE BISCUITS AND GRAVY RECIPES

CHIVE BISCUITS 2. 7UP BISCUITS 3. BUTTERMILK BISCUITS

OLD FASHIONED COUNTRY BACON GRAVY 2. FRIED CHICKEN COUNTRY GRAVY

Apple Buttermilk Biscuits with Sausage Cider Gravy
Apple Buttermilk Biscuits with Sausage Cider Gravy
Yield: Serves 12 (1 biscuit and ½ cup gravy)

Apple Buttermilk Biscuits with Sausage Cider Gravy

Add a touch of sweetness to your morning with these light a fluffy apple buttermilk biscuits and a spoonful of sausage cider gravy.

Ingredients

For the Biscuits

  • 3 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup cold unsalted butter, cut up
  • ¼ cup vegetable shortening
  • ½ cup apples, cored and finely chopped
  • 1¼ cups buttermilk

For the Gravy:

  • 1 pound bulk pork sausage (I used Jimmy Dean Sage)
  • 2 cups apples, cored and chopped
  • ½ cup onion , chopped
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2½ cups milk
  • ½ cup apple cider
  • ¼ teaspoons salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • Optional: fresh sage, chopped

Instructions

For the Apple Buttermilk Biscuits:

  1. Preheat oven to 450°.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and the cinnamon.
  3. Use a pastry blender to cut butter and shortening into the flour mixture until crumbly.
  4. Stir in the apple.
  5. Add buttermilk, and use a fork to stir until just moistened.
  6. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface.
  7. Knead gently 10 to 12 times until nearly smooth.
  8. Pat or gently roll to ¾-inch thickness (about 8½ inch circle)
  9. Cut with a floured 2½ inch round cutter.
  10. Reroll or pat scrapes—second pass (5-inch round), third pass (3½ inch round), fourth pass (enough for last biscuit)
  11. Arrange biscuits 1 inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet.
  12. Bake 12 to 14 minutes or until golden.

For the Sausage Cider Gravy:

  1. In a 12-inch skillet, cook sausage, apples, and onion over medium-high heat until sausage is browned.
  2. Stir in the flour, then add the milk, cider, salt, and pepper.
  3. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.
  4. Cook and stir 2 minutes more.
  5. Split biscuits while warm, spoon gravy over biscuits, and sprinkle with sage (if using).
  6. Makes 12 servings (1 biscuit and ½ cup gravy)

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© Sheryl
Apple Buttermilk Biscuits with Sausage Cider Gravy

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