This apple fritter monkey bread is made with apples and cinnamon-covered biscuits, all baked together with a yummy sauce. It's really quick to make since you use refrigerated biscuits.
Apple Fritter Monkey Bread
Apple fritter monkey bread is a twist on the classic monkey bread, combining the flavor of fall apple fritters with the fun, pull-apart style of monkey bread.
If's perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a special treat any time of the year, but we especially love it when apples are in season.
Enjoy it warm from the oven, and watch it disappear in no time!
Ingredients for Apple Fritter Monkey Bread
Apples: Any firm apples good for baking will work well for this recipe.
Brown Sugar: This is needed both in the main mix and the sauce.
Ground Cinnamon: This is divided between the main mix and the seasoning.
Granulated Sugar:
Refrigerator Biscuits: Use flaky layers biscuits, but other varieties will also do. You'll need 32 ounces (2 packages).
Butter: This should be melted for the sauce.
Vanilla Extract: Make sure it's vanilla extract if possible.
How to Make Apple Fritter Monkey Bread
Pre-heat your oven to 350°F.
Grease a 12-cup bundt pan and set aside.
In a small bowl, mix the apples with ¼ cup of brown sugar and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, then set the bowl aside.
Next, in a large mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon.
Open the packages of biscuit dough and cut each biscuit into four pieces. Toss these pieces in the cinnamon sugar mixture until they are well coated.
Spoon ⅓ of the apples into the bottom of the bundt pan and top with ⅓ of the biscuit pieces.
Keep adding layers until all the apples and biscuits are used up.
In another small bowl, mix the ingredients for the sauce, then pour it over the biscuits in the bundt pan.
Bake the monkey bread in the oven for 50 to 60 minutes. Check on it at 45 minutes, and if the top looks too dark, cover it with foil for the rest of the baking time.
Let the monkey bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a plate and serve it warm.
Tips & Tricks to Make the Best Apple Fritter Monkey Bread
Here's some tips for making this apple fritter monkey bread:
Grease Well: Make to grease your bundt pans really well so the bread comes out easily.
Mix-ins: If you want, you can add in chopped nuts or dried cranberries.
Cinnamon Rolls: You could use pre-made cinnamon roll dough instead of biscuit dough if you want more of the cinnamon flavor.
Test Doneness: Stick a skewer, toothpick or knife into the bread to check if it's done. It should come out mostly clean or with a few crumbs, but no raw dough.
Bundt Pan Size: If you don’t have a 12-cup bundt pan, you can use two smaller baking dishes to create mini monkey breads.
How to Store Leftovers
Store any leftovers either by wrapping in plastic wrap or transferring to an airtight container.
Keep in the fridge for up to 5 days.
What to Serve with Apple Fritter Monkey Bread
Vanilla Ice Cream: A scoop of vanilla ice cream is delicious with this.
Caramel Sauce: You could drizzle some caramel sauce over the top of the monkey bread.
Whipped Cream: Add a dollop of whipped cream.
Cinnamon Sugar Butter: Serve it with a small dish of cinnamon sugar butter on the side.
Apple Fritter Monkey Bread
Ingredients
- 2 cups peeled and diced apples
- ¼ cup brown sugar packed
- 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon divided
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 32 ounces refrigerator biscuits 2 packs
SAUCE:
- ½ cup butter melted, 1 stick
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Grease a 12-cup bundt pan with non-stick cooking spray; set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine the apples, ¼ cup brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon. Open the packages of biscuit dough and cut each biscuit into 4 pieces. Toss the biscuit pieces in the cinnamon sugar mixture until well coated.
- Scoop ⅓ of the apples into the bottom of the bundt pan. Top with ⅓ of the biscuit pieces. Repeat the layers until all the apples and biscuits are added to the pan.
- In a small bowl, combine the ingredients for the sauce, then pour the mixture over the biscuits in the bundt pan.
- Bake the monkey bread at 350F for 50-60 minutes. Check on the bread at 45 minutes and if the top is getting too dark, cover with foil for the remaining baking time.
- Allow the monkey bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a plate to serve.
- Serve the monkey bread warm.
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