Apple Pie Pull-Apart Bread is a fun, delicious, and easy dessert that combines the warm, comforting flavors of apple pie with the pull-apart texture of bread. It’s like a cinnamon roll meets apple pie! Here’s a simple recipe for you to try:
Apple Pie Pull-Apart Bread Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 cans (16 oz each) refrigerated biscuit dough (you can also use frozen dough, thawed)
- 2 medium apples (peeled, cored, and diced)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup butter (melted)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream or milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional glaze: 1/2 cup powdered sugar + 1-2 tbsp milk or water
Instructions:
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Prepare the Apple Mixture:
- In a medium bowl, combine the diced apples, granulated sugar, and cinnamon. Stir to coat the apples evenly. Set aside.
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Prepare the Biscuit Dough:
- Open the cans of biscuit dough and separate the biscuits. Cut each biscuit into quarters, so you have small, bite-sized pieces.
- Dip each piece of biscuit dough into the melted butter, ensuring each piece is coated.
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Layer the Bread:
- In a greased 9×5-inch loaf pan, layer half of the buttered biscuit pieces at the bottom.
- Spoon half of the apple mixture on top of the biscuit pieces.
- Repeat by adding the remaining biscuit pieces and then topping with the rest of the apple mixture.
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Make the Sugar Syrup:
- In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture comes to a simmer and the sugar has dissolved. Pour this syrup over the top of the layered biscuit dough and apples.
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Bake:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the pull-apart bread for about 35-40 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and the apples are tender. You can cover the bread with foil during the first 20 minutes of baking to prevent over-browning, then uncover to let it finish baking and crisp up.
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Optional Glaze:
- While the bread is baking, you can make the glaze by whisking together powdered sugar and milk (or water) until smooth. Drizzle this glaze over the bread once it’s out of the oven and slightly cooled for a sweet finishing touch.
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Serve:
- Let the bread cool for a few minutes before serving. Serve warm and enjoy the gooey, apple-filled, cinnamon-sugar goodness!
Apple Pie Pull-Apart Bread is the perfect treat to enjoy with family or friends, especially on cozy mornings or during the fall season. The soft, buttery biscuit pieces paired with the sweet apples and cinnamon make it irresistible.
Let me know if you’d like to try any variations, like adding nuts or using a different type of fruit! 😊