Simple Apple Fritter Monkey Bread

Simple Apple Fritter Monkey Bread

I’m slowly counting down the days until the fall apple season is officially here. Until then, I’m sharing my love for all things apple with another scrumptious seasonal dish.

Simple apple fritter monkey bread.

I first shared this recipe in the fall of 2020, and it quickly became a reader favorite. I can understand why! What’s not to love about warm, soft dough topped with bits of fresh apple and a sweet glaze?

It. Is. That. Good. And worthy of another share.

Whoever said you can’t have dessert for breakfast has never tried this recipe!

The best of both worlds, apple fritter monkey bread, is great for a quick breakfast or brunch. And it makes the perfect sweet treat at the end of a meal.

Ingredients

Ingredients for Simple Apple Fritter Monkey Bread

Apple Filling

• 3 apples (peeled, cored, and diced)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon butter

Monkey Bread

Just like my easy cinnamon-sugar monkey bread, the base of the bread uses store-bought biscuits from the tube.

• 3 tubes buttermilk biscuits (8 ounces each)
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 cup unsalted butter (melted)
• 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)

Glaze

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1-2 tablespoons milk
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Instructions for Simple Apple Fritter Monkey Bread

Preparing the Apple Filling

To begin, preheat the oven to 350℉. While the oven preheats, generously grease a bundt pan with butter or cooking spray. Then, peel, core, and dice the apples into 1/4 inch pieces. I used Fuji apples for this recipe, but you can use any apple you like, such as Gala, Pink Lady, or Granny Smith.

Put the diced apples in a medium-sized mixing bowl and toss them with lemon juice to prevent the apples from browning. Then sprinkle them with two tablespoons of granulated sugar and one teaspoon of ground cinnamon.

Add the apple mixture to a skillet with one tablespoon of butter and saute over medium heat until the apples are soft and cooked through. (Approximately 7-10 minutes.)

Preparing the Monkey Bread

While the apple mixture cools, open the tubes of biscuits and cut each biscuit into four bite-sized pieces.

Next, combine the granulated sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl and mix well. Gently drop the pieces of dough into the bowl and cover each piece with the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Alternate between adding layers of the diced apple and dough pieces in the bundt pan.

Then, in a small saucepan, add one cup unsalted butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar, and 1/2 cup of the remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture. Stir gently and bring to a boil. Once the sugar has dissolved, drizzle the sauce over the bundt pan.

Place the bundt pan into the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes or until the apple fritter monkey bread is done.

Carefully remove the pan from the oven and allow the monkey bread to rest for approximately 5 minutes. Then, invert the bundt pan onto a large plate.

Making the Glaze

To make the glaze, mix one cup of powdered sugar with 1-2 tablespoons of milk and 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Drizzle over the monkey bread and serve warm.

Trust me when I say, the photos do not do this apple fritter monkey bread justice!

Oh, and the aroma that fills your home while it’s baking can only be described in one word.

HEAVENLY!

Leftovers are not likely. But, on the off chance that it doesn’t get devoured immediately, place the extra monkey bread in an airtight container and refrigerate.

See More From the Apple Picking Blog Hop

I hope you enjoyed my simple apple fritter monkey bread. If you love this recipe, don’t forget to pin it for later, and share it with all of your breakfast and dessert-loving friends!

And see all of the posts in the apple picking blog hop linked below.

Enjoy!

Apple Picking Blog Hop

Click on the links below to see all of the apple-inspired decor and recipes and don’t forget to hit that pin button to save them for later!

A Loverly Life – Apple Butter / Ikorn Crafts – Apple Swag / Cottage on Bunker Hill – Wood Bead Fall Apple Wreath / Blue Sky at Home – Apple Crostata

Our Tiny Nest – Apple Cinnamon French Toast Casserole / Shop at Blu – Crockpot Apple Cobbler / Midwest Life and Style – Apple Fritter Monkey Bread / This Dear Casa – Baked Apples / Feet Under My Table – Apple Dumplings

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