This Apple Pie Pull Apart Bread Loaf is such an easy recipe. With just a few simple ingredients including a can of refrigerator biscuits and fresh apples.
This recipe transforms your kitchen into a bakery. Imagine biting into bread slices smothered with apple pie filling.
Even better is the aroma of cinnamon, nutmeg, and baked apples filling your home as this easy dessert bakes to golden perfection.
Why You’ll Love This Apple Pie Pull Apart Bread Loaf Recipe
Taste. Like an apple pie! Tart, sweet, and spiced. When the craving for warm apple pie strikes and but you don’t have the time to make one from scratch.
Quick and Easy. Perfect for last-minute gatherings or when you’re short on time.
Budget-Friendly. Uses affordable and simple ingredients you likely already have.
Deliciously Versatile. Works for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
We Love Flavors of Fall
It’s a great way to use up an abundance of apples or use a few that you can get at your local grocery store any time of year.
My grandson loves this for breakfast. You can serve this warm or cold.
Scrumptious Apple Pie Pull Apart Bread Loaf Recipe
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Kitchen Essentials
Ingredients
- 16.3 Ounces Refrigerator Biscuits 1 can (16.3 oz) container (like Pillsbury Grands)
- 2 Medium Apples peeled, cored, and finely diced or thin slices, Granny Smith or Pink Lady apples work best
- 1/4 Cup Granulated White Sugar
- 1 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1/4 Teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the diced apples, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Toss until the apples are well coated and set aside.2 Medium Apples, 1/4 Cup Granulated White Sugar, 1 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon, 1/4 Teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a standard loaf pan. Optional. Line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Separate the refrigerator biscuits and flatten out each biscuit.16.3 Ounces Refrigerator Biscuits
- Spread a spoonful of the apple mixture onto each biscuit piece. If using, sprinkle with other mix ins such as pecans or raisins.
- You can either create a vertical stack of biscuits and carefully transfer the stack into the greased loaf pan. Or arrange each biscuit covered in the apple pie filling, arranging it upright so the layers are visible.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is cooked through. Tip. If the top browns too quickly, keep it covered for the last 10 minutes of baking loosely with tin foil.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a serving plate.
- Serve warm or cold. Pull apart the layers to enjoy.
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Variations
Add Apple Pie Spice. Enhance the flavors of an apple pie by swapping out the cinnamon and nutmeg by adding apple pie spice to the filling.
Additional Fillings. 1/4 cup chopped pecans or 1/4 cup raisins.
Caramel Drizzle. Drizzle caramel sauce over the top for an indulgent twist.
Sweet Glaze. Make a delicious glaze to drizzle over the top of the cooled bread. While the bread is baking, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth. Adjust the consistency as needed by adding more milk or powdered sugar.
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tbsp milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Top with Cinnamon Sugar. Another option for a sweet topping is to mix a teaspoon of cinnamon with two teaspoons of granulated sugar or light brown sugar. Sprinkle over the top of the loaf before baking.
Savory Option. Replace apples and spices with shredded cheese, garlic, and herbs for a savory pull-apart loaf.
No Apples? Use a can of apple pie filling. Just leave out the cinnamon and nutmeg.
Best Apples for Apple Pie Bread
For pull-apart apple pie bread loaf, you’ll want apples that hold their shape when baked and have a balance of sweetness and tartness. Some great apple varieties to consider include.
Granny Smith Apples. Tart and firm, they hold up well in baking and balance the sweetness of the bread.
Honeycrisp. Sweet, juicy, and firm, they add a nice texture and flavor to the bread.
Fuji. Sweet and crunchy, Fuji apples hold their shape during baking, making them a great option for this recipe.
Golden Delicious. Mildly sweet and soft, these apples bake well and offer a softer texture in the bread.
Gala. Sweet and crisp, Gala apples provide a gentle flavor and hold their shape during baking.
Storage
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4 days or at room temperature for up to 2 days. Reheat in the oven for a few minutes to revive the fresh-baked texture.
This Apple Pie Pull Apart Bread Loaf is a showstopper that’s deceptively simple to make. Whether you’re serving it for brunch or enjoying it as an afternoon snack with a cup of coffee, it’s guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. Give it a try, and watch it disappear layer by delicious layer.
My family loved this!