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Caramel Apple Monkey Bread

Caramel Apple Monkey Bread

5 from 1 vote
Caramel Apple Monkey Bread combines the seasonal flavors of caramel, apple and pecans to make a yummy, sticky pull-apart breakfast treat for the whole family.
Servings: 10 servings
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Cooling Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 large Honeycrisp apple, or two small apples, chopped
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 32 ounces buttermilk biscuit dough, refrigerated, 2 tubes/16 biscuits
  • 1/2 cup pecan pieces
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2/3 cup light brown sugar
  • caramel topping, extra for drizzling

Instructions

  • Heat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly spray a tube pan with cooking spray. Peel and chop the apples into small chunks, about 1/2 inch. Set aside.
  • Add the sugar and cinnamon to a gallon-size plastic bag. Cut 8 biscuits into quarters. Add them to the bag, seal it and shake to coat. Place the coated biscuit pieces in the bottom of the tube pan.
  • Sprinkle the apple chunks and pecan pieces over the biscuits. Repeat the process with the remaining tube of biscuit dough. After cutting and coating in cinnamon sugar, place the biscuit pieces over the apples and pecans.
  • In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the brown sugar and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally. Once it boils, pour the butter mixture over the biscuits.
  • Bake at 350 degrees on the middle rack for 40-45 minutes. The top will be crispy and golden brown when done. (Remember to put a large piece of aluminum foil on the lower rack of the oven to catch any drips.) Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool for 15 minutes before serving. This recipe makes 10 servings.
    Caramel Apple Monkey Bread

Equipment

  • 1 tube pan, or Bundt pan, sprayed lightly with cooking spray
  • 1 small saucepan
  • 1 sharp knife and cutting board
  • 1 gallon-size plastic bag

Notes

Tips for making the Best Monkey Bread:
CHOOSE THE RIGHT BAKING DISH- A tube pan will give you a golden brown monkey bread with great shape. But you'll need to place a sheet of aluminum foil on the lower rack of the oven to catch any spill, as the butter mixture can drip through. A Bundt will contain the butter mixture, but may require a few extra minutes of baking time. You can also use an 8x8-inch baking dish. If you don't have a Bundt or a tube pan, this is a great way to go.
CUTTING THE BISCUIT DOUGH- Spraying your knife lightly with cooking spray before cutting the biscuits into quarters prevents it from sticking to the dough. Quarter size pieces work well, but often times I will cut each biscuit into 6 pieces. This makes the monkey bread even easier to pull apart and eat.
ADD IT TO THE MIDDLE- Small chunks of apple and pieces of pecans are added to the middle of this Monkey Bread. It is a great way to turn it into a seasonal favorite. Keeping the add-ins small in size, about 1/2 inch, allows them to soften while the bread is baking. Other add-ins can also be used, including dried cranberries and orange zest, or peanut butter and chocolate chips. Add some of your favorites to make it suited to your tastes.

Nutrition

Calories: 638kcalCarbohydrates: 72gProtein: 6gFat: 37gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 862mgPotassium: 276mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 585IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 3mg