Description
If you're looking for the ultimate cozy treat, this Caramel Apple Monkey Bread is exactly what you need. It’s gooey, soft, and layered with cinnamon-sugar biscuit dough, tender apples, rich caramel sauce, and a creamy glaze. Perfect for fall gatherings, weekend brunches, or holiday breakfasts, it’s one of those quick breakfast ideas or easy dessert recipes that’ll become an instant favorite. Whether you’re after fun food ideas or crowd-pleasing breakfast ideas, this is a must-try!
Ingredients
1 can refrigerated biscuit dough
2 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup powdered sugar
2–3 tablespoons milk or cream
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and generously grease a Bundt pan.
2. Cut biscuit dough into quarters.
3. In a large bowl, combine granulated sugar and cinnamon. Toss biscuit pieces in the mixture until well coated.
4. In a skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter and cook diced apples with a sprinkle of cinnamon and 1 tablespoon brown sugar until slightly softened (5–7 minutes). Let cool.
5. In a saucepan, melt the remaining butter with brown sugar over medium heat until smooth and bubbly. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
6. Layer half the sugared biscuit dough in the pan. Top with half the apples and half the caramel sauce. Repeat the layers.
7. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until golden brown and baked through. Tent with foil if browning too quickly.
8. Cool in pan for 10–15 minutes, then invert onto a serving plate.
9. Mix powdered sugar and milk or cream to make a glaze. Drizzle generously over the warm bread.
10. Serve warm and enjoy the gooey, caramel goodness!
Notes
Let the bread rest 10–15 minutes before inverting to keep its shape.
Granny Smith apples are best, but Fuji or Honeycrisp work well too.
Use cold dough for easier cutting and cleaner layers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: monkey bread, fall dessert, caramel apple, easy recipe, breakfast ideas