Caramel-Apple Monkey Bread
This Caramel-Apple Monkey Bread is a warm, gooey pull-apart treat loaded with cinnamon-spiced apples and drizzled with rich caramel sauce. Perfect for fall mornings or a cozy dessert!
Ingredients (Serves 8-10)
For the Monkey Bread:
2 cans (16 oz each) refrigerated biscuit dough (or homemade dough)
2 apples, peeled, cored, and diced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work well)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tbsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Caramel Sauce:
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup heavy cream
3 tbsp unsalted butter
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Prep the Dough
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease a bundt pan with butter or nonstick spray.
Cut biscuit dough into quarters.
2. Coat the Dough
In a large bowl, mix granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Toss biscuit dough pieces and diced apples in the mixture until well coated.
3. Layer in the Pan
Layer half of the dough-apple mixture into the greased bundt pan.
Drizzle with half of the melted butter and vanilla extract.
Add the remaining dough and drizzle with the rest of the butter.
4. Bake
Bake for 35-40 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
Let cool for 10 minutes, then invert onto a serving plate.
5. Make the Caramel Sauce
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and stir in brown sugar and heavy cream.
Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring, until thickened.
Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and sea salt.
6. Serve
Drizzle the warm caramel sauce over the monkey bread.
Pull apart and enjoy!
Conclusion
This Caramel Apple Monkey Bread is the ultimate combination of tender dough, sweet apples, and rich caramel sauce. Whether enjoyed for breakfast, as a dessert, or at a family gathering, this treat is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. It’s a cozy, comforting dessert that’s easy to make and even easier to devour!