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Delicious Apple Cinnamon Monkey Bread with Caramel Filling

  • Author: shareylady
  • Total Time: 4 minute
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Description

This Apple Cinnamon Monkey Bread is a delightful blend of fluffy biscuits, tender apples, and warm caramel filling. Perfect for gatherings or cozy days at home, it brings a sweet aroma and comforting flavors to your kitchen.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cans (16.3 oz each) refrigerated biscuit dough (such as Pillsbury Grands)
  • 3 medium apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and diced
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick), melted
  • ½ cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Optional: 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (for added crunch)
  • 1 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • ¼ cup heavy cream (if using homemade caramel)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that your monkey bread cooks evenly and achieves that golden-brown color.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Stir well to distribute the cinnamon evenly throughout the sugar.
  3. Open the cans of biscuit dough and cut each biscuit into quarters. This will allow them to soak up the cinnamon-sugar mixture beautifully. Be careful not to handle them too much, as you want the pieces to remain fluffy.
  4. Add the quartered biscuit pieces to the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Toss until each piece is well-coated. You should see a lovely, even coating of sugar and cinnamon on each biscuit piece.
  5. In a separate bowl, mix together the diced apples, brown sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt. This mixture creates the delicious apple filling that will add moisture and flavor.
  6. Grease a Bundt pan generously with cooking spray or butter. This will prevent any sticking, so your monkey bread releases easily.
  7. Layer half of the sugar-coated biscuit pieces in the bottom of the Bundt pan. Pour half of the apple mixture over the biscuits, then repeat the process with the remaining biscuit pieces and apple mixture. This layering creates a delightful mix of flavors.
  8. Drizzle the caramel sauce evenly over the top of the monkey bread. Use a spatula to ensure an even distribution. This step is crucial for that gooey finish we all love!
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Keep an eye on it; you want it cooked through without burning.
  10. Once baked, remove the pan from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes. This cooling period helps the caramel set slightly, making it easier to invert.
  11. Carefully invert the monkey bread onto a serving plate. Let it sit for an additional 5 minutes to allow the caramel to drizzle down the sides. Serve warm and enjoy!
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30-35 mins
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 piece
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 25 g
  • Sodium: 200 mg
  • Fat: 15 g
  • Saturated Fat: 8 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 50 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 3 g
  • Cholesterol: 30 mg

Keywords: Don't rush the cooling time after baking. Allowing it to cool slightly in the pan helps with the caramel sauce thickening and prevents a gooey mess when you invert it. Consider adding some chopped nuts, like pecans or walnuts, for an added crunch.

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