Apple Cinnamon Monkey Bread Recipe

This Apple Cinnamon Monkey Bread is a gooey and decadent recipe, which is made with canned cinnamon rolls and apple pie filling. It’s a straightforward recipe, ready in about 45 minutes.

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Apple Cinnamon Monkey Bread Ingredients

2 packages Grande sized cinnamon rolls with icing
2 cups (473 g) apple pie filling, canned or fresh

How To Make Apple Cinnamon Monkey Bread

Prep the oven and pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Generously grease a 10 or 12-inch bundt pan with butter or cooking spray.
Prepare the cinnamon rolls: Open the packages of cinnamon rolls and set the icing aside. Cut each cinnamon roll into quarters and place the pieces in a large bowl.
Combine with apple filling: Use a food processor to puree the apple pie filling until it’s a smooth sauce. Pour the pureed apple filling over the cinnamon roll pieces.
Assemble the monkey bread: Gently stir until the cinnamon roll pieces are evenly coated in the apple sauce. Transfer the coated pieces to the prepared bundt pan, pressing down slightly.
Bake and serve: Bake for 35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown. Let the monkey bread cool in the pan for a few minutes before inverting it onto a cooling rack or serving plate. Drizzle with the reserved icing from the cinnamon roll packages and serve warm.

Recipe Tips

How to get the best flavor? For a deeper flavor, you can add a teaspoon of extra cinnamon or a pinch of nutmeg to the pureed apple pie filling before tossing it with the cinnamon rolls.
Can I make this without a food processor? Yes. If you don’t have a food processor, you can finely chop the apples in the pie filling with a knife to create a chunkier, more rustic sauce.
How to prevent sticking? Be very generous when greasing the bundt pan. A thick coat of butter or baking spray is the key to ensuring the sticky monkey bread releases cleanly from the pan.
Can I use a different pan? If you don’t have a bundt pan, you can bake this in a 9×13-inch baking dish. The cooking time should be similar, but keep an eye on it.

What To Serve With Apple Cinnamon Monkey Bread

This is a very rich and sweet treat, perfect for a special breakfast or dessert.

A cup of hot black coffee or tea to cut the sweetness
A tall glass of cold milk
A scoop of vanilla bean ice cream
A side of crispy bacon for a sweet and savory breakfast

How To Store Apple Cinnamon Monkey Bread

Room Temperature: Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. It’s best reheated gently in the microwave for 15-20 seconds before serving.

Apple Cinnamon Monkey Bread Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1 serving
Calories: 128kcal
Carbohydrates: 28g
Protein: 1g
Fat: 2g

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

FAQs

Can I use homemade cinnamon roll dough?

Yes, but you will need to adjust the baking time. Homemade dough will likely require a longer bake time to cook through.

Can I use fresh apples instead of canned pie filling?

Yes. To make your own filling, you would need to peel, core, and dice about 3-4 apples and cook them down with some sugar, cinnamon, and a little butter until they are soft before pureeing.

Why did my monkey bread come out doughy in the center?

This can happen if the pan is overcrowded or if it’s underbaked. Make sure the top is a deep golden brown and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean before removing it from the oven.

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