Description
Sticky, sweet, and irresistibly spiced, this Caramel Apple Monkey Bread is a cozy twist on a classic treat. It layers cinnamon-sugar biscuit dough with chunks of tart apple and a buttery brown sugar caramel, all baked into a pull-apart masterpiece. Ideal for easy breakfast ideas, brunches, holiday baking, and even dessert, this easy recipe will have your kitchen smelling like apple pie and your guests begging for seconds. Whether you’re looking for quick breakfast, food ideas for fall, or just a comforting treat, this one delivers big flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
2 cans refrigerated biscuit dough
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon cinnamon
2 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a Bundt pan generously.
2. Cut biscuit dough into quarters. Peel and chop apples into small cubes.
3. In a zip-top bag, mix cinnamon and granulated sugar. Add biscuit pieces and shake to coat.
4. Layer half the biscuit pieces into the pan, then add half the chopped apples. Repeat with the rest.
5. In a saucepan, melt butter with brown sugar until bubbling. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
6. Pour caramel sauce evenly over the dough mixture in the pan.
7. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until golden and cooked through.
8. Cool for 10 minutes, then invert onto a serving plate.
9. Mix powdered sugar and milk into a glaze. Drizzle over the monkey bread.
10. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Don’t skip greasing the Bundt pan—monkey bread sticks easily.
You can prep the layers the night before, cover, and refrigerate. Just add the sauce and bake in the morning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: caramel apple monkey bread, fall dessert, easy breakfast, pull-apart bread, monkey bread