Apple Fritter Monkey Bread
As the leaves turn and the air gets crisp, there’s no better way to embrace the fall season than with a delicious Apple Fritter Monkey Bread. This easy-to-make treat combines the warm, spiced flavors of cinnamon apples with fluffy, pull-apart bread, creating a cozy and irresistible dessert perfect for sharing.
Why Apple Fritter Monkey Bread is a Fall Must-Have
- Simple and Delicious: Using refrigerated biscuit dough, this recipe is a time-saver without compromising on taste.
- Perfect Blend of Flavors: The tartness of Granny Smith or Fuji apples balances beautifully with the sweet, cinnamon-infused brown sugar coating.
- Ideal for Sharing: The pull-apart nature of monkey bread makes it a fun and communal dessert, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients for a Perfect Apple Fritter Monkey Bread
- Apples: Granny Smith or Fuji apples are recommended for their tartness.
- Brown Sugar and Cinnamon: For coating the apples and creating a warm, autumnal flavor.
- Biscuit Dough: A convenient shortcut to delicious, fluffy bread.
- Butter and Vanilla Extract: Adds richness to the bread.
Steps to Create This Fall Treat
- Prepare the Cinnamon Apples: Toss diced apples with brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Make Cinnamon Sugar for Bread: Mix sugar and cinnamon in a separate bowl.
- Coat Biscuit Dough: Dip biscuit pieces in melted butter, then in the cinnamon sugar.
- Layer the Ingredients: In a greased bundt pan, alternate layers of biscuit pieces and cinnamon apples.
- Bake to Perfection: After adding a buttery topping, bake until golden and set.
Serving Suggestions and Tips
- Catch Drips While Baking: Place a cookie sheet below the bundt pan to catch any drips due to the moisture from the apples.
- Serving Method: Use a rimmed plate to serve the monkey bread and catch excess moisture.
- Enjoy with Your Favorite Beverage: Pair it with coffee, tea, milk, or hot chocolate for a delightful fall experience.
Storing and Reheating Your Monkey Bread
- Storage: Keep any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within two days.
- Reheating: Warm up in the oven or microwave for a fresh-baked taste.
Apple Fritter Monkey Bread
"Savor Apple Fritter Monkey Bread—a delicious twist on a classic treat. Gooey, cinnamon-sugar-coated bites with the goodness of apples!"
Equipment
- Bundt pan
- Bowl
- Whisk
Ingredients
For Cinnamon Apples:
- 2 Apples Fuji or Granny Smith, peeled, cored, and diced into small pieces
- 3 tbsp Brown Sugar
- 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
For Monkey Bread:
- 1 1/4 cups 259g Sugar
- 1/2 cup 113g Packed Brown Sugar
- 3 3/4 tsp Ground Cinnamon
- 2 Cans 16.3 oz each Refrigerated Biscuit Dough (such as Pillsbury)
- 3/4 cup + 2 tbsp Salted Butter melted, divided
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Generously grease a 12-cup fluted tube pan or bundt pan with baking spray.
- Combine the apples, brown sugar, and cinnamon, tossing them together. Place about one-third of the apples in the pan and set the remainder aside.
- In a small bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon, setting it aside.
- Cut each biscuit into four pieces.
- Melt 1/2 cup of butter. Dip each biscuit piece into the melted butter, shaking off the excess, and then coat it thoroughly in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Add the biscuit pieces to the prepared pan. Alternate the addition of biscuit pieces and cinnamon apples, doing so about one-third at a time. This will create three layers of apples and three layers of biscuits.
- Combine the remaining 6 tablespoons of melted butter, brown sugar, and vanilla extract. Pour this mixture evenly over the top of the biscuits in the pan.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes or until the monkey bread is golden and no longer doughy. Due to the moisture in the pan, consider placing a cookie sheet on the rack underneath to catch any potential drips.
- Allow the monkey bread to cool for 15-20 minutes in the pan, then invert it onto a plate with a raised edge to prevent moisture from dripping everywhere. Serve the monkey bread warm and enjoy!
Notes
If there's any leftover monkey bread, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. When ready to enjoy again, reheat the leftovers in the oven or microwave until warm, ensuring to consume within 2 days for the best taste.
