Easy Apple Fritter Monkey Bread Recipe

Easy Apple fritter monkey bread Recipe combines crisp, flavorful apples with a soft, sweet bread and delicious caramel sauce to make a pull apart bread that no one will be able to resist. This easy monkey bread recipe is sure to be a new favorite!

Monkey bread and apple fritters in the same recipe? Yes, please! Monkey bread has always been a huge hit in my house, and it’s one of my favorite recipes to make because of how easy it is. I mean, it can’t get much easier than cutting up canned biscuits, right? But this apple fritter variation takes traditional monkey bread to a whole new level! It’s also an easy way to turn this into a seasonal dessert for fall and winter, or even just to use up all of the apples in your kitchen before they go bad! If you’re looking for a delicious (and slightly delicious) dessert to whip up in a pinch, this easy apple fritter monkey bread recipe is for you!

You will love how simple this recipe is to make. There are 3 parts – the bread, the apples, and the caramel sauce. You’ll start by cooking your apples. Peel and core them, then dice them and toss them in lemon juice, cinnamon, and brown sugar. Next, you’ll saute them in a saucepan with melted butter until they are tender. While they are cooling, you can start prepping the bread. Open up the can of biscuits and cut each one into 4 pieces. Once they’re cut, toss them in the cinnamon sugar mixture. Your next step is to layer the apples and biscuit dough in the prepared bundt pan. Now it’s time to make the caramel sauce! Melt the butter in a saucepan and add in brown sugar and whatever is left of the cinnamon sugar mixture. Bring it to a boil and, once the sugar is dissolved, pour it over the bread and apples. All that’s left to do is bake it and you will have a delicious apple fritter monkey bread!

Why You’ll Love This Apple Fritter Monkey Bread Recipe

• This monkey bread is made with canned biscuits, meaning there is little to no prep work (and no kneading!).
• This bread is tender, sweet, and flavorful!
• This recipe is a great way to use up your apples before they go bad.
• The caramel sauce gives the bread just the right addition of sweetness and moisture.

Ingredients For Monkey Bread with Apples

Apples

• 3 large apples, peeled cored, and diced
• 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
• 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1 Tbsp. unsalted butter

Monkey bread

• 3 8 oz. cans buttermilk biscuits
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tsp. cinnamon

Caramel

• 1/2 cup remaining sugar and cinnamon from monkey bread
• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup brown sugar

How to Make This Easy Monkey Bread Recipe

Apples

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350℉ and grease bundt pan with butter or cooking spray.

Step 2: Peel, core, and dice apples into 1/4-inch pieces. Toss with lemon juice and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of cinnamon and 2 tablespoons of brown sugar.

Step 3: Melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat in a saute pan. Add the apples and sauté for 7-10 minutes, until soft. Cool slightly.

Monkey Bread

Step 1: Open the biscuit tubes and cut each biscuit into four bite-sized pieces.

Step 2: In a small bowl, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar and 2 teaspoons of cinnamon. Stir to combine.

Step 3: Gently drop the dough pieces into the bowl and cover with the cinnamon-sugar mixture. It’s best to do this in batches.

Step 4: Alternate layering diced apple and dough bites in the bundt pan.

Caramel Sauce

Step 1: In a small saucepan, add 1 cup unsalted butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar, and 1/2 cup of the remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture from the dough. Stir gently and bring to a boil. When the sugar is dissolved, drizzle the sauce over the bundt pan.

Step 2: Bake in a preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until done. Allow the monkey bread to rest for approximately 5 minutes. Then invert onto a large plate.

Step 3: Serve warm with vanilla ice cream if desired. Enjoy!

What to Serve/Pair with Apple Fritter Pull Apart Bread

I like to serve this apple fritter monkey bread with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a dollop of whipped cream. It definitely gives it apple pie vibes! Serve it with a hot cup of coffee or tea and you have the perfect, cozy dessert. 

Still have a few apples left and want to pair this monkey bread with another apple recipe? Try this Easy Homemade Apple Crisp or cut them up and make these Caramel Apple Nachos.

Popular Substitutions & Additions

You can use any type of apples for this apple fritter monkey bread. Green will be a little more tart and red will be sweeter.

If you prefer a different flavor than caramel, you can make a traditional glaze with milk and powdered sugar. 

Chopped nuts can be added on top of the monkey bread.

Storage & Leftovers

Let the monkey bread with apples cool down completely before storing. Wrap the bread tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil to prevent it from drying out. Store it in the fridge for up to 3 days. You can reheat it in the microwave in 30 second increments until it is warm.

Apple Fritter Monkey Bread FAQs

Can I use flaky biscuits instead of buttermilk?

For the bread to have the right consistency, I’d stick with buttermilk biscuits.

Can I make this ahead of time?

Yes, you can make this monkey bread ahead of time. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Bake as directed the next day.

How do I know that my monkey bread is completely cooked?

When it is fully baked, the top will be golden brown. You can also pull off a couple of pieces to make sure that it’s not doughy on the inside.

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