Apple Pie Pull Apart (Printer-Friendly)
Cinnamon-spiced apple layers baked into buttery pull apart bread, ideal for fall snacks or breakfast treats.
# List of Ingredients:
→ Dough
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2 cans refrigerated biscuit dough or crescent roll dough
→ Fruit Filling
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3 medium apples, peeled and finely chopped
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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1/2 cup packed brown sugar
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1/4 cup granulated sugar
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2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Topping and Glaze
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
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1/2 cup powdered sugar
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2 to 3 tablespoons milk
# Preparation Steps:
01 -
Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a standard 9x5 inch loaf pan.
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In a mixing bowl, stir together chopped apples, lemon juice, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract. Allow to rest for 5 minutes.
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Slightly flatten each biscuit or crescent roll dough piece to form rounds.
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Place a spoonful of the apple mixture onto each dough round, then stack them and arrange vertically inside the prepared loaf pan.
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Brush the top with melted butter and any leftover apple mixture.
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Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the pull apart bread is golden brown and cooked through in the center.
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Allow the bread to cool slightly. Whisk powdered sugar and milk together to form a glaze, then drizzle over the bread before serving.
# Additional Suggestions:
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For best results, use Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples. Optionally, add chopped pecans or walnuts for crunch, or drizzle caramel sauce instead of glaze for a richer flavor. Variations include substituting apples with pears or peaches. The loaf can be assembled ahead and refrigerated overnight before baking.