Apple Cinnamon Monkey Bread – an easy, homemade monkey bread loaded with cinnamon and tender apple pieces. Buttery biscuit bites coated in warm cinnamon sugar make this a cozy fall favorite for breakfast or dessert.
You will LOVE Apple Monkey Bread with Cinnamon!
This apple cinnamon monkey bread combines soft, flaky biscuit pieces with sweet apples and warm spices. It’s simple to prepare and great for sharing—kids and adults both love it. Using canned biscuits keeps the effort minimal, so you can have a crowd-pleasing treat ready quickly.
It’s ideal for using up apples after a fall picking trip and is perfect to bring to brunches or family gatherings. The combination of cinnamon, nutmeg, and butter gives every bite a comforting, homey flavor.
Cinnamon Apple Monkey Bread Ingredients
- 1 large or 2 small apples (about 2 cups chopped)
- 2 tubs canned biscuits (Pillsbury Grands or similar)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
How to make Apple Cinnamon Monkey Bread
Detailed measurements and the recipe card are included below.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a Bundt pan thoroughly with cooking spray and set aside.
- Peel, core, and chop the apple(s) into small pieces to yield about 2 cups. Set aside.
- Open the biscuit cans and cut each biscuit into quarters. You can roll them into balls if you prefer, but it’s optional.
- In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined.
- Melt the butter and set it aside.
- Roll each biscuit piece in the sugar-spice mixture until fully coated, then place them in the Bundt pan in a random pattern. (Alternatively, coat the pieces in batches inside a sealed bag.)
- As you add coated biscuit pieces to the pan, sprinkle chopped apple pieces over them, alternating layers of biscuits and apples until everything is used.
- Pour the melted butter evenly over the arranged biscuits and apples.
- Bake for 37–40 minutes, or until the biscuits are cooked through and golden on top.
- Remove the pan from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes.
- Set a heatproof plate over the pan, hold both together, and carefully invert to release the monkey bread. Lift off the pan and let the bread settle on the plate.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Tips for Monkey Bread with Grands Biscuits
- A Bundt pan yields the classic shape and is preferred; a medium loaf pan can work in a pinch but the texture and baking time may vary.
- For a softer, less sticky finished loaf, avoid adding extra sugar to the melted butter. That prevents the exterior from becoming overly hard when cooled. If you want it sweeter, stir some of the leftover sugar mix into the butter before pouring it over the biscuits.
- To make an apple-fritter–style version, drizzle a simple powdered sugar or cream cheese glaze over the cooled bread.
FAQ for Monkey Bread with Apples
This recipe uses canned biscuits as the base, which bake into soft, pull-apart pieces resembling a sweet bread.
A Bundt pan gives the typical look and even baking, but a medium loaf pan can be used if necessary.
Monkey bread is made of many small dough pieces that are pulled apart to eat—hence the name referencing how monkeys pick at things.
Tools you’ll need to make monkey bread
glass mixing bowls
measuring cups
measuring spoons
apple corer (optional)
Bundt pan
Can I make Apple Monkey Bread ahead of time?
Yes. Made as written, the monkey bread remains soft and flavorful for several hours, so it’s easy to prepare ahead and reheat briefly before serving.
Storing and reheating Grands Biscuits Monkey Bread
Store leftovers in an airtight container to prevent drying and hardening. To reheat, place the bread in an oven-safe dish, cover tightly with foil, and warm in a 200°F oven for about 15 minutes.
Alterations for picky eaters
This recipe is very family-friendly as written; most picky eaters enjoy the sweet, familiar flavors.
Alterations to lower calories or WW points
- Use a lower-calorie canned biscuit or 2-ingredient dough substitute.
- Swap brown sugar for a low-calorie sweetener like monk fruit or Swerve.
- Use a lower-calorie butter alternative or reduced-fat spread.
You may also like:
- Apple Pie Pull Apart Bread
- Loaded Apple Pie Squares
- Caramel Apple Bites
Apple Cinnamon Monkey Bread
Ingredients
- 1 large or 2 small apples about 2 cups chopped
- 2 tubs canned biscuits any brand
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Grease a Bundt pan with cooking spray and set aside.
- Peel, core, and chop apples into small pieces for about 2 cups. Set aside.
- Cut biscuits into fourths; rolling into balls is optional.
- Combine brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a small bowl.
- Melt the butter and set aside.
- Coat each biscuit piece in the sugar mixture and place them in the Bundt pan.
- Sprinkle apple pieces over the coated biscuit layers, alternating until all are used.
- Pour melted butter evenly over the biscuits and apples.
- Bake 37–40 minutes.
- Cool in the pan 5 minutes, then invert onto a plate to release the bread.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is approximate and should be used as a guide.