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Last Updated: Apr 20, 2023 by Angela Latimer · Leave a Comment

Apple Pie Monkey Bread

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Apple pie monkey bread is a tasty dessert that combines the comforting flavors of apple pie with monkey bread's fun, pull-apart texture! You can use canned biscuits and store-bought or homemade apple pie filling, so preparing it is super easy! It's the perfect sweet treat for any occasion, whether it's a family gathering, a holiday celebration, or just enjoying a cozy night in.

Easy Apple Pie Monkey Bread Recipe

Apple pie monkey bread is a delicious and creative twist on traditional monkey bread that incorporates the flavors of a classic American dessert: apple pie! It's a delightful combination of fluffy cinnamon sugar-coated dough and tender, caramelized apples.

You'll love the warm and inviting aroma that wafts out of the oven as it bakes almost as much as how good it tastes! It's loaded with classic fall flavors that will keep you coming back for more!

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Fluffy chunks of biscuits and tender apple pie pieces combine in this fan-favorite pull-apart dessert!
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  • Easy Apple Pie Monkey Bread Recipe
  • 🥘 Apple Pie Monkey Bread Ingredients
  • 🔪 How To Make Apple Pie Monkey Bread
  • 💭 Angela's Pro Tips & Recipe Notes
  • 🥡 Storing & Reheating
  • ❓ Recipe FAQs
  • 🍰 More Easy & Delicious Desserts
  • 📖 Recipe Card
  • 💬 Comments & Reviews

🥘 Apple Pie Monkey Bread Ingredients

Using apple pie filling and canned biscuits cuts down on the prep time for this monkey bread drastically. It may look like a long list of ingredients, but it's actually quite simple to prepare!

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Apple Pie Monkey Bread

  • Apple Pie Filling - 20 ounces of apple pie filling. Use store-bought or see my recipe.
  • Sugar - ¼ cup white granulated sugar.
  • Brown Sugar - ¼ cup of packed light brown sugar or a light brown sugar substitute.
  • Cinnamon - ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon.
  • Nutmeg - ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg.
  • Salt - ¼ teaspoon salt.
  • Butter - 1 tablespoon of butter (salted, melted) or a butter substitute.
  • Canned Biscuits - 3 cans Pillsbury Grands Biscuits™ or Buttermilk Biscuits (8 count cans, 7.5 ounces each). Pillsbury Grands Flaky Layers refrigerated biscuits are also great.

Vanilla Icing

  • Confectioners' Sugar - 1 cup confectioners' powdered sugar (or use one of my confectioner's sugar substitutes).
  • Cream - 2-3 tablespoons of heavy cream (see all of my heavy cream substitutes or use half & half or milk).
  • Vanilla - 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract (or use one of my vanilla extract substitutes).

*Be sure to see the free printable recipe card below for ingredients, exact amounts & instructions with tips!*

🔪 How To Make Apple Pie Monkey Bread

The monkey bread is straightforward, and the 3-ingredient icing is even easier! You'll need your measuring utensils, a knife and cutting board, a mixing bowl, a silicone spatula, and a bundt pan to get started.

This pull-apart apple pie monkey bread makes about 12 servings. If you have any leftovers, it's hard to resist snagging a piece when you walk by!

Prepare The Apple Pie Monkey Bread Ingredients

Process image 1 showing apple pie filling in a mixing bowl.
Process image 2 showing adding melted butter.
Process image 3 showing added brown sugar and spices.
Process image 4 showing pie mix, sugar, and spices combined.
Process image 5 showing biscuits out of package.
Process image 6 showing cut up biscuits.
  1. Preheat. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and liberally grease and flour your bundt or tube pan (or use non-stick baking spray).
  2. Cut the apples. Empty 20 ounces of apple pie filling into a large mixing bowl. Cut the apple slices into smaller pieces using a knife or knives to cut the apples into chunks.
  3. Add sugar & spices. Add ¼ cup sugar and ¼ cup light brown sugar, spices (½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, and ¼ teaspoon salt), and 1 tablespoon of melted butter to the apples. Mix to combine.
  4. Cut the biscuits. Cut 3 cans of biscuits into quarters (or smaller) and add the biscuit pieces into the large mixing bowl with the apple pie filling. Fold into the mixture to coat evenly with the apple pieces.

Assemble & Bake

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Process image 8 showing cut up biscuits in mixing bowl with added apple pie mix.
Process image 9 showing combined cut up biscuits in bundt pan with added apple pie mix.
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  1. Bake. Transfer the biscuit and apple mixture into your prepared pan, then bake at 350°F (175°C) for 45-50 minutes. To check that the bread is done, note that it should be fluffy, and an inserted toothpick, knife, or cake tester should come out clean. *Additionally, a digital thermometer should read 190°F (88°C) when inserted into the center of the bread.
  2. Flip out of the pan. Remove from the oven when done and invert over a plate or serving tray right away to remove the monkey bread.

Make The Vanilla Icing, Drizzle & Serve

Process image 11 showing monkey bread flipped and out of bundt pan.
Process image 12 showing vanilla icing ready to drizzle over the monkey bread.
  1. Make the icing. In a small bowl, combine icing ingredients (1 cup of confectioners' powdered sugar, 2-3 tablespoons of heavy cream, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract). Start with less cream and add more as needed to reach your desired drizzle consistency. Mix until smooth.
  2. Drizzle and serve. Spread the icing on your monkey bread, using a spoon to drizzle the glaze or pour slowly over the top. Serve immediately while warm.

This apple pie monkey bread is absolutely heavenly, with a glass of homemade apple cider around the holidays. And, like apple pie, it is also delicious with a scoop of vanilla ice cream! Enjoy!

💭 Angela's Pro Tips & Recipe Notes

  • The cinnamon and nutmeg can be swapped for apple pie spice. Use ¾ teaspoon of apple pie spice in the monkey bread in its place.
  • Don't press the apple pie mixture into the bundt pan for the best results.
  • Cut the ingredients to ⅓ of the recipe for a smaller version and bake in an 8-inch cake pan for about 20 minutes or until done.
  • Use a pizza cutter to make cutting your biscuit dough a snap!
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🥡 Storing & Reheating

You can keep your apple pie monkey bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. It tastes the best on days 1 & 2. 

Freezing Apple Pie Monkey Bread

Wrap your apple pie monkey bread in foil, then place it in a Ziploc freezer bag. You can freeze it for up to 2 months and set it out on the counter to thaw whenever you're ready to enjoy it again.

Reheating Apple Pie Monkey Bread

Apple Pie monkey bread is best served warm, so leftovers should be heated before serving. Heat in short 30-second increments in the microwave. (Extra icing for dipping is great in this situation, as the icing will likely melt during heating!)

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❓ Recipe FAQs

Can I Make Apple Pie Monkey Bread In Advance?

It's best right out of the oven, but you can prepare the biscuit dough and filling mixture in advance and store them separately in the refrigerator. When you're ready to bake the monkey bread, assemble it in the bundt pan and bake it according to the recipe instructions.

Can I Use Different Pie Filling To Make Apple Pie Monkey Bread?

I haven't tried this, but I don't see why not! If you aren't a fan of apples, try my blackberry pie filling or blueberry pie filling! Be sure to come back and let me know how it turns out!

Can I Make Apple Pie Monkey Bread Without A Bundt Pan?

A bundt pan is traditionally used for monkey bread because it helps it to cook evenly, and the round shape makes grabbing pieces easier. You can try it in a large loaf pan, cake pan, or 9x13 baking pan. However, you will need to use a thermometer to test the center of your monkey bread to make sure it is done (it should read 190°F (88°C)).
The top of the bread may cook faster than the center, so you should cover it in foil as it finishes baking so it doesn't burn.

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  • Blueberry Pie Bars - Bursting with blueberries in every bite, these blueberry pie bars are a delightful treat for any occasion!
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Apple Pie Monkey Bread

Apple pie monkey bread is a tasty dessert that combines the comforting flavors of apple pie with monkey bread's fun, pull-apart texture! You can use canned biscuits and store-bought or homemade apple pie filling, so preparing it is super easy! It's the perfect sweet treat for any occasion, whether it's a family gathering, a holiday celebration, or just enjoying a cozy night in.
Author | Angela Latimer
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 512kcal
Prep 10 minutes minutes
Cooking 45 minutes minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes minutes
Total Time 1 hour hour 25 minutes minutes
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Ingredients
 

Apple Pie Monkey Bread

  • 20 oz apple pie filling
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar (packed)
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon butter (salted, melted)
  • 3 cans Pillsbury Grands Biscuits (8 count cans, 7.5-ounces each)

Vanilla Icing

  • 1 cup confectioners sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoon heavy cream (or half & half, or milk)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

(Note: 2x or 3x only changes the ingredient list)

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Instructions
 

Bake The Apple Pie Monkey Bread

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and liberally grease and flour your bundt or tube pan (or use non-stick baking spray).
  • Empty the apple pie filling into a large mixing bowl. Cut the apple slices into smaller pieces using a knife or knives to cut the apples into chunks.
  • Add the sugar and light brown sugar, spices (ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt), and melted butter to the apples. Mix to combine.
  • Cut the biscuits into quarters (or smaller) and add the biscuit pieces into the large mixing bowl with the apple pie filling. Fold into the mixture to coat evenly with the apple pieces.
  • Transfer the biscuit and apple mixture into your prepared pan, then bake for 45-50 minutes. To check that the bread is done, note that it should be fluffy, and an inserted toothpick, knife, or cake tester should come out clean. Additionally, a digital thermometer should read 190°F (88°C) when inserted into the center of the bread.
  • Remove from the oven when done and invert over a plate or serving tray right away to remove the monkey bread.

Make The Vanilla Icing, Drizzle & Serve

  • Combine icing ingredients (confectioners' powdered sugar, heavy cream, vanilla extract) in a small bowl. Start with less cream and add more as needed to reach your desired drizzle consistency. Mix until smooth.
  • Spread the icing on your monkey bread, using a spoon to drizzle the glaze or pour slowly over the top. Serve immediately while warm.

Notes

  • The cinnamon and nutmeg can be swapped for apple pie spice. Use ¾ teaspoon of apple pie spice in the monkey bread.
  • To store: You can keep your apple pie monkey bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. It tastes the best on days 1 & 2. 
  • To freeze: Wrap your apple pie monkey bread in foil, then place it in a Ziploc freezer bag. You can freeze it for up to 2 months and just set it out on the counter to thaw whenever you want it.
  • To reheat: Apple Pie monkey bread is best served warm, so leftovers can be reheated in small increments in the microwave. (Extra icing for dipping is great in this situation, as the icing will likely melt during heating!)

Nutrition

Calories: 512kcal (26%) | Carbohydrates: 75g (25%) | Protein: 7g (14%) | Fat: 21g (32%) | Saturated Fat: 4g (25%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 6mg (2%) | Sodium: 1146mg (50%) | Potassium: 269mg (8%) | Fiber: 2g (8%) | Sugar: 23g (26%) | Vitamin A: 69IU (1%) | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 63mg (6%) | Iron: 4mg (22%)
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