Apple-Cinnamon Monkey Bread

Health score
6%
Apple-Cinnamon Monkey Bread
70 min.
16
277kcal

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Apple-Cinnamon Monkey Bread, a dessert that promises to be the star of any gathering! This warm, gooey treat combines the comforting taste of cinnamon with the sweetness of apples, creating a mouthwatering experience that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Perfect for family brunches, holiday celebrations, or simply as a cozy evening dessert, this recipe is not only delicious but also easy to prepare.

Imagine pulling apart soft, buttery biscuit pieces coated in a rich caramel and cinnamon mixture, each bite revealing tender slices of tart apple and crunchy pecans. The aroma wafting through your kitchen as it bakes is enough to make anyone's mouth water. With just 70 minutes of preparation and baking time, you can create a stunning dessert that serves 16 people, making it ideal for sharing with friends and family.

Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this Apple-Cinnamon Monkey Bread is a fun and interactive dessert that invites everyone to dig in and enjoy. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to impress your loved ones with this irresistible treat that’s sure to warm hearts and satisfy sweet cravings!

Ingredients

  • 32.6 oz biscuits refrigerated reduced-fat pillsbury® canned
  • 0.8 cup mrs richardson's butterscotch caramel sauce fat-free
  • teaspoons ground cinnamon 
  • 0.5 cup pecans chopped
  • 0.3 cup sugar 
  • medium baking apples are apples that have a sweet-tart balance and hold their shape when peeled thinly sliced
  • teaspoons vanilla 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • cake form
  • aluminum foil
  • ziploc bags

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 12-cup fluted tube cake pan with cooking spray.
  2. In 1-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix sugar and cinnamon. Separate dough into 16 biscuits.
  3. Cut each biscuit into quarters.
  4. Add biscuit pieces to sugar mixture. Seal bag; shake to coat.
  5. Sprinkle half of apple slices in pan.
  6. Layer half of the biscuit pieces and half of the pecans on top of apples.
  7. Sprinkle with remaining apple slices.
  8. Layer remaining biscuit pieces and remaining pecans on top.
  9. In small bowl, mix caramel topping and vanilla.
  10. Pour over biscuit pieces.
  11. Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until golden brown and no longer doughy in center. Cover loosely with foil during last 10 minutes to prevent overbrowning. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Turn upside down onto serving plate.
  12. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Calories277kcal
Protein5.76%
Fat38.31%
Carbs55.93%

Properties

Glycemic Index
11.38
Glycemic Load
20.34
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
7.193913096967%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.54mg
Delphinidin
0.25mg
Catechin
0.39mg
Epigallocatechin
0.22mg
Epicatechin
0.88mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.1mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.46mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:277.26kcal
13.86%
Fat:12.02g
18.49%
Saturated Fat:1.65g
10.33%
Carbohydrates:39.47g
13.16%
Net Carbohydrates:37.99g
13.81%
Sugar:12.55g
13.95%
Cholesterol:0.58mg
0.19%
Sodium:580.46mg
25.24%
Alcohol:0.17g
100%
Alcohol %:0.25%
100%
Protein:4.06g
8.12%
Phosphorus:263.39mg
26.34%
Manganese:0.43mg
21.7%
Vitamin B1:0.27mg
18.08%
Selenium:11.15µg
15.93%
Iron:2.03mg
11.27%
Folate:41.75µg
10.44%
Vitamin B2:0.18mg
10.42%
Vitamin B3:1.99mg
9.96%
Fiber:1.48g
5.93%
Vitamin E:0.84mg
5.61%
Potassium:164.4mg
4.7%
Copper:0.09mg
4.67%
Calcium:39.15mg
3.92%
Magnesium:15.25mg
3.81%
Zinc:0.44mg
2.94%
Vitamin K:2.82µg
2.68%
Vitamin B5:0.23mg
2.27%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
1.97%
Vitamin B12:0.1µg
1.67%