Name: BEST Apple Pie Filling Monkey Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 75 min
Ingredients: 2 cans refrigerated biscuit dough (standard-size cans); 2 tablespoons butter (melted); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; ⅓ cup brown sugar; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 ⅓ cups apple pie filling (chopped)

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This easy Apple Pie Filling Monkey Bread is soft, buttery, and loaded with sweet cinnamon apples.

Freshly baked apple pie filling monkey bread

Made with refrigerated biscuit dough and canned apple pie filling, it's a simple pull-apart dessert that's perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or a cozy family breakfast!

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BEST Apple Pie Filling Monkey Bread

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

I especially love how this dessert combines the flavors of homemade apple pie with soft, buttery bread. Each bite is coated in sweet cinnamon sugar and filled with tender apples. Plus, you only need six simple ingredients to make it!

This vegetarian-friendly recipe is perfect for beginner bakers. Using refrigerated biscuit dough and canned apple pie filling saves time and makes preparation easy. You can even prepare the ingredients ahead of time for a cozy holiday breakfast or dessert. It's a comforting treat to enjoy with your favorite warm drink.

Ingredients

Listed below are all the ingredients you will need:

refrigerated biscuit dough
butter
vanilla extract
brown sugar
ground cinnamon
apple pie filling

See the recipe card for quantities.

Instructions

Prepare and Mix

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Then, generously coat a Bundt pan with nonstick cooking spray.

Next, open the refrigerated biscuit dough cans and cut each biscuit into four pieces. Set the dough aside.

A bundt pan and bread dough ready for baking

In a large bowl, combine the melted butter, vanilla extract, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Then, stir until well mixed.

Next, add the chopped apple pie filling to the cinnamon mixture. Stir until the apples are evenly coated.

Layer the Dough and Apples

Arrange half the biscuit dough in the prepared pan. Then, spread half the apple mixture over the dough.

Next, add the remaining biscuit dough and apple mixture. Spread the filling evenly to coat the dough pieces.

Ingredients layered together in a bundt pan

Bake, Cool and Serve

Then, bake for 40–45 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the center is fully cooked.

Lastly, let the bread cool in the pan for about 15 minutes.

Carefully turn it onto a serving plate and enjoy warm!

Substitutions & Variations

Ingredient Swap
Use homemade apple pie filling instead of canned filling. Simply cook diced apples with sugar, cinnamon, a little lemon juice, and a few teaspoons of water until tender.
Variation
For extra crunch, sprinkle chopped pecans over the apple filling before adding the final layer of dough.
Mistake to Avoid
Don't remove the monkey bread from the pan immediately after baking. Let it cool for about 15 minutes so the bread can firm up and release more easily. Also, make sure the center is fully baked before taking it out of the oven.
Storage Tips
- Store leftover monkey bread in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days.
- Freeze cooled portions in freezer-safe containers for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before reheating.

apple pie filling monkey bread in a bundt pan

FAQs

I don't have a bundt pan. Can I use a regular loaf pan instead?

Of course, you can! Layer the ingredients the same as we did when using a bundt pan.

Can I use fresh apples instead of canned apple pie filling?

Yes! Just use peeled and diced apples, but it's best to cook them first with a little sugar and cinnamon until tender. This helps create a filling similar to canned apple pie filling and prevents the apples from staying too firm.

How do I know when my monkey bread is fully baked?

The top should be golden brown, and the dough in the center should no longer look raw or sticky. Check the thickest section with a knife or skewer, and bake a little longer if you find uncooked dough.

applie pie filling monkey bread served in a pan

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BEST Apple Pie Filling Monkey Bread

Soft and buttery, it's made with refrigerated biscuit dough and canned apple pie filling, this easy pull-apart dessert is perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or a cozy weekend breakfast.

Prep Time15

Cook Time45

Cool Time15

Total Time1 15

Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert

Cuisine: Fusion (American-Filipino)

Servings: 8 servings

Calories: 101kcal

Author: Lainey

Ingredients

▢ 2 cans refrigerated biscuit dough standard-size cans
▢ 2 tablespoons butter melted
▢ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
▢ ⅓ cup brown sugar
▢ 1 teaspoon cinnamon
▢ 1 ⅓ cups apple pie filling chopped

Instructions

Prepare and Mix

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Then, generously coat a Bundt pan with nonstick cooking spray.
Next, open the refrigerated biscuit dough cans and cut each biscuit into four pieces. Set the dough aside.
In a large bowl, combine the melted butter, vanilla extract, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Then, stir until well mixed.
Next, add the chopped apple pie filling to the cinnamon mixture. Stir until the apples are evenly coated.

Layer the Dough and Apples

Arrange half the biscuit dough in the prepared pan. Then, spread half the apple mixture over the dough.
Next, add the remaining biscuit dough and apple mixture. Spread the filling evenly to coat the dough pieces.

Bake, Cool and Serve

Then, bake for 40–45 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the center is fully cooked.
Lastly, let the bread cool in the pan for about 15 minutes.
Carefully turn it onto a serving plate and enjoy warm!

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Celebrating Thanksgiving and craving an apple-based dessert? This easy Apple Pie Filling Monkey Bread uses refrigerated dough and canned apple pie filling to save time. Serve it warm for a sweet, cozy treat everyone can pull apart and enjoy!