Cinnamon Apple Pull-Apart Bread
This Cinnamon Apple Pull-Apart Bread is the ultimate cozy fall baking recipe! Made with buttery biscuits, sweet apple filling, and warm cinnamon sugar, it’s soft, gooey, and perfect for sharing.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
When the weather cools and apples are in season, there’s nothing better than filling your kitchen with the smell of cinnamon and butter. This Cinnamon Apple Pull-Apart Bread is comfort food at its best: warm, gooey, and lightly crisp on the edges.
Think of it as part monkey bread, part apple pie, and part cinnamon roll—all baked into one pull-apart loaf. Each layer is coated in buttery cinnamon sugar and filled with tender spiced apples. You simply tear off a piece, no knife needed.
Why readers will love it:
Simple ingredients: Uses canned biscuits for a shortcut but tastes homemade.
Kid-friendly: Fun to make with kids stacking the layers.
Perfect for fall gatherings: Serve at brunch, Thanksgiving, or cozy weekends.
Versatile: Works as breakfast, dessert, or a sweet snack.
Ingredient Breakdown
Understanding why each ingredient matters helps you master this recipe:
Can of Biscuits (1 can, 16 portions once split)
This is our shortcut dough base. It saves time while giving the bread a soft, pillowy texture. Splitting the biscuits in half doubles the layers and makes space for the apple filling.
💡 Tip: Use buttery or flaky biscuits for best texture.
Sugar (1 cup for coating, ¼ cup for apple filling)
Granulated sugar caramelizes in the oven, sweetening the biscuits and apples while creating golden edges.
Cinnamon (1 tbsp for coating, ½ tsp for filling)
The star spice! Cinnamon brings warmth and cozy fall flavor. Combined with apples and nutmeg, it gives that classic apple pie taste.
Nutmeg (½ tbsp)
Nutmeg adds depth and enhances the cinnamon. It gives a slightly nutty, earthy warmth that makes baked goods taste rich and festive.
Butter (1 stick melted for coating, 1 tbsp for filling)
Butter keeps the biscuits moist and indulgent. In the coating, it helps the cinnamon sugar stick. In the apple filling, it creates a soft caramel base for the fruit.
Vanilla Bean Paste (1 tsp)
Adds a fragrant, bakery-style flavor with flecks of real vanilla. If you don’t have paste, vanilla extract works too.
Apple (1, peeled & chopped)
Fresh apple chunks add tartness and juiciness that balance the sweetness. Use a firm apple like Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, or Fuji so it holds its shape when cooked.
Cornstarch (2 tsp)
Cornstarch thickens the apple filling so it doesn’t run out of the loaf while baking.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Biscuits
Open the can of biscuits.
Split each in half so you have 16 pieces total.
Step 2: Make Cinnamon Sugar & Vanilla Butter
In a shallow bowl, combine 1 cup sugar, 1 tbsp cinnamon, and ½ tbsp nutmeg.
In a separate bowl, melt 1 stick of butter and stir in 1 tsp vanilla bean paste.
Step 3: Cook the Apple Filling
In a pan, melt 1 tbsp butter.
Add chopped apple, ¼ cup sugar, and ½ tsp cinnamon. Stir to coat.
Cover and cook 2–3 minutes until apples soften.
Mix cornstarch with 1 tsp water to make a slurry. Add to apples, stirring until thickened (about 1 minute).
Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Step 4: Coat the Biscuits
Dip each biscuit piece into the melted butter-vanilla mixture.
Roll in the cinnamon-sugar mix until coated.
Step 5: Assemble the Loaf
Take one coated biscuit, add ½–1 tsp apple filling on top, and stack another biscuit over it.
Repeat until all biscuits are stacked into a loaf shape.
Place sideways into a greased loaf pan.
Step 6: Bake
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 35–45 minutes.
If the top browns too quickly but the center isn’t done, cover with foil and bake 5–10 minutes longer.
Step 7: Cool & Serve
Let cool in pan for 10 minutes.
Pull apart warm pieces and enjoy!
Helpful Tips
Check doneness: Insert a skewer into the center; if it comes out doughy, bake longer.
Extra indulgent: Drizzle with a quick glaze (powdered sugar + milk).
Make ahead: Assemble the loaf, cover tightly, and refrigerate overnight. Bake fresh in the morning.
Apple variety matters: Use tart apples like Granny Smith for contrast or sweet apples like Gala for a dessert-like loaf.
Variations
Caramel Apple Version: Add caramel bits between layers.
Pecan Apple Bread: Sprinkle chopped pecans between layers.
Pumpkin Spice Twist: Replace nutmeg with pumpkin pie spice.
Glazed Loaf: Top with cream cheese icing for a cinnamon roll vibe.
Serving Ideas
As a brunch centerpiece with coffee.
Warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for dessert.
Served at Thanksgiving or fall potlucks.
Paired with apple cider or chai tea for the ultimate cozy snack.
Storage & Reheating
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for 4 days.
Reheat slices in the oven at 300°F for 8–10 minutes or microwave for 20 seconds.
Why You’ll Love This Dish
This recipe combines the best flavors of fall—cinnamon, apple, butter, and vanilla—into a bread that’s as fun to eat as it is to make. It’s family-friendly, crowd-pleasing, and versatile for any occasion.
Cinnamon Apple Pull-Apart Bread
This Cinnamon Apple Pull-Apart Bread is the ultimate cozy fall baking recipe! Made with buttery biscuits, sweet apple filling, and warm cinnamon sugar, it’s soft, gooey, and perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
- 1 can biscuits (16 portions once split)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- ½ tbsp nutmeg
- 1 stick butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
- Apple Filling
- 1 apple, peeled & chopped
- 1 tbsp butter
- ¼ cup sugar
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 2 tsp cornstarch + 1 tsp water
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Split biscuits into 16 portions.
- Mix sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl. In another bowl, melt butter and stir in vanilla paste.
- For apple filling: melt butter in pan, add apples, sugar, cinnamon, and cook until softened. Add cornstarch slurry, stir until thickened. Cool.
- Dip biscuits in butter mixture, then cinnamon sugar.
- Stack biscuits with apple filling between layers. Place sideways in loaf pan.
- Bake 35–45 minutes until golden and baked through. Cover with foil if browning too quickly.
- Cool slightly, then pull apart and enjoy.
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