Apple Cinnamon Roll Pull Apart Bread
Do you call it monkey bread or pull-apart bread? Personally, I use the names interchangeably, but I’ve met plenty of people who only know it as one or the other.
Well, today I’m going to confuse things a little more because this quick breakfast is made with premade cinnamon rolls. So what exactly do we call it? Monkey bread? Cinnamon roll bread? A pull-apart cinnamon roll?
I’ve played with every combination and finally landed on Apple Cinnamon Roll Pull-Apart Bread. Boom!
And honestly, it took me longer to decide on the name than it does to make the recipe.
What makes this breakfast so easy is the premade cinnamon roll dough. With a can of your favorite cinnamon rolls, a fresh apple and a few pantry staples, you can have a warm, gooey breakfast ready with almost no prep.
What You’ll Need
You don’t need any special equipment to make this recipe. A small baking dish, grater, mixing bowl and a few basic kitchen tools will do the job.
My favorite tools for this recipe:
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Fruit & Flavor Variations
I’ve made this recipe with both blueberries and shredded apple. I prefer the combination of apple and cinnamon, but that’s definitely not your only option.
You could also try:
- Strawberries
- Peaches
- Blackberries or raspberries
- Raisins
- Almonds, pecans or walnuts
You can also combine them. Apple and pecan would be especially good if you want a little crunch.
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What Kind of Apples Work Best?
I like an apple that holds up well when baked and balances the sweetness of the cinnamon rolls. Granny Smith is a great option if you prefer a little tartness, while Honeycrisp or Pink Lady will give you a sweeter result.
Because the apple is shredded, though, don’t overthink it. This is also a great recipe for using up whatever good baking apple you already have in the kitchen.
Can I Make This Ahead?
For the best texture, I recommend assembling and baking the bread shortly before you’re ready to serve it.
If you’re trying to save time for brunch, you can shred the apple and measure your other ingredients ahead of time. Then all that’s left to do is cut the cinnamon rolls, assemble everything and bake.
How to Store Leftovers
If you somehow have leftovers, store them covered in the refrigerator. Reheat individual portions until warmed through before serving.
The bread is definitely at its best fresh from the oven, when the cinnamon rolls are warm and soft and the icing gets into all those little pull-apart pieces.
Apple Cinnamon Roll Pull Apart Bread
Easy breakfast that's a mix between cinnamon rolls and monkey bread.
Ingredients
- 1 can Prepackaged Cinnamon Rolls
- ½ cup Milk
- 1 Apple grated
- ½ tsp Cinnamon
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
Instructions
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Remove cinnamon rolls from packaging and cut each roll into quarters. Separate pieces and put into baking dish.
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Preheat oven to 350°
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Grate apple and evenly spread it throughout dish.
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Add milk, cinnamon and vanilla then blend thoroughly.
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Bake for 25-35 minutes or until the cinnamon roll pieces in the center are cooked through and golden.
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Remove from oven and use icing to glaze the top.
This simple Apple Cinnamon Roll Pull-Apart Bread has made its way into my breakfast rotation because it tastes so much more complicated than it actually is to make.
It’s sweet, warm, ridiculously easy and proof that there’s absolutely nothing wrong with taking a shortcut from a can of cinnamon rolls.
Do you have a favorite prepackaged food hack? Share it below!
Xx Sylvia
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