The classic Monkey Bread gets a new spin. Apple Monkey Bread with apples all thoughout. You family will flip for this easy dessert.
My 2-year-old son loves donuts. Loves them. For his birthday breakfast he wanted donuts. He got donuts for breakfast as you can see in this Instagram photo. He will walk over and open the cupboard under the kitchen sink where the paper towels are attached to the door and pull one off. Then he grabs his Elmo bib and puts it on and climbs up onto a chair at the table, sets his paper towel on the tables and says, “A donut” and pats the paper towel. I cannot resist him. He wins every time. I buy mini donuts so it’s just a little snack rather than a whole big donut.
When I made this Apple Monkey Bread, my little guy took one look at it and said, “Donut!” He was so excited to see this big “donut”. And can you blame him? I made this for the Monthly Ingredient Challenge that I am a part of. Last month’s ingredient was cilantro and I made this Avocado Cilantro Dip. This month’s ingredient is apples. Um, obviously. I used my Monkey Bread recipe and just added apples to it. Make it and you’ll love it. Be sure to double it because it will be gone in a flash.
- For the Biscuits:
- 2 cans refrigerated biscuits
- ⅔ c. sugar
- ½ tsp. cinnamon
- 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored and diced
- For the topping:
- ¾ stick butter
- ½ c. sugar
- ½ tsp. cinnamon
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a bundt pan with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
- Cut each biscuit into fourths.
- Mix the sugar and cinnamon together in a bowl. Add the cut biscuits to it a few at a time and toss to coat.
- Place half of the sugar coated biscuits into the bundt pan.
- Toss the apples in the remaining sugar mixture. Sprinkle them over the biscuits in the pan and cover with the other half of biscuits.
- In a saucepan, melt together the butter, ½ cup sugar and ½ tsp. cinnamon. Stir and bring to a boil; pour over the biscuits.
- Bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let sit in pan for 1 minute before inverting onto a plate.
- Drizzle with your favorite icing.
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Kat@Home. Made. Interest. says
Yum, monkey bread is sooo good and i never thought of adding apples to it. Looks great!
mandyrecipebox says
Thanks, Kat 🙂
Erin @ Simple, Sweet & Savory says
Haha! Your little boy is adorable. And I’m with ya on not being able to resist them. I have a 2-year-old girl and when she asks for something in that cute little voice, it’s impossible to say no. This apple version of monkey bread looks insane. I’m pretty sure I’d devour the whole thing! Pinning!
mandyrecipebox says
These little ones rule the house, don’t they?? 🙂
Emily @ Table & Hearth says
That’s too funny, a big donut! I’m thinking this would be amazing for breakfast!!
mandyrecipebox says
Yes, breakfast is totally acceptable 🙂
Roxanne says
Your son sounds adorable! This looks amazing!
mandyrecipebox says
Thanks, Roxanne 🙂
Holly @Spend With Pennies says
I am such a sucker for anything appley… this looks so amazing, I can’t wait to make it for my girls!
mandyrecipebox says
They’ll love it! Thanks, Holly 🙂
Catherine says
Dear Mandy, what a wonderful treat! I love how simple this is to put together. This would be a nice morning treat too with coffee. xo, Catherine
mandyrecipebox says
It’s perfect for breakfast! Thanks, Catherine 🙂
Julie @ Tastes of Lizzy T says
Adding apples to monkey bread is genius! Looks so delicious with that glaze on top!
mandyrecipebox says
Thanks, Julie!
Ally's Sweet & Savory Eats says
So easy using canned biscuits! And my kids LOVE donuts too. And who am I kidding…..I do too!
mandyrecipebox says
I don’t trust people who don’t like donuts! 😉
Alyssa says
This looks so good and I love the addition of the apples! I wish I had some for breakfast this morning!
mandyrecipebox says
Make it this weekend!
Sarah@ Whole and Heavenly Oven says
I have a feeling this gorgeous bread would go over VERY well with the kiddos around here! All that gooey caramel-y apple goodness seriously looks like heaven!
mandyrecipebox says
They would devour it 🙂
Meaghan | Cook. Craft. Love. says
This looks amazing! I’ve never tried a sweet monkey bread before but this is on my list. Pinning 🙂
mandyrecipebox says
It’s a must-make! Thanks for pinning!
Heidi says
That looks really yum! And I think {I know!} my boys will love it too!
Thanks. X
mandyrecipebox says
I’m sure they will love it and ask for it again 🙂
Maggie @ The Love Nerds says
Oh my goodness!! I seriously started drooling when I saw this picture on Pinterest. I am a HUGE apple fan, so I will definitely be making this at my first excuse to make it for people. Otherwise, I would make it just for me and eat the whole thing. 🙂 Pinning, Stumbling and Yumming!
mandyrecipebox says
Haha! You will definitely love these. Thanks for sharing these in internet world!
Jan pickrel says
Re apple monkey bread: please specify the sizes of the canned biscuits (number of biscuits)! Too many different sizes nowadays!
mandyrecipebox says
I used the standard size with 8 biscuits in the can. I don’t have one in front of me to tell the oz. I didn’t use jumbo though.