Apple Pie Pull Apart Bread is an easy fall dessert made with refrigerated biscuits, cinnamon sugar, butter, and tender cooked apples. Each biscuit is flattened, coated in cinnamon sugar, and layered with buttery apples to create a sweet, pull-apart treat that tastes like apple pie in bread form.
This simple apple dessert is perfect for fall gatherings, weekend baking, or whenever you want something sweet without making homemade dough from scratch. Serve it warm from the oven for a cozy treat that everyone can pull apart and enjoy!
Also make sure to try out Crescent Roll Bread Hack and Caramel Apple Cheesecake Dip!
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Why This Works
Easy ingredients: Refrigerated biscuits make this recipe simple because you do not have to prepare or wait for yeast dough to rise.
Apple pie flavor: Cinnamon, sugar, butter, and cooked apples give this pull-apart bread the familiar flavors of homemade apple pie.
Perfect for sharing: The biscuits are layered horizontally in a loaf pan, making it easy to pull apart individual portions.
Great for fall: This recipe is a delicious way to enjoy apples during apple season. It also makes a fun addition to a fall brunch or holiday dessert table.
Ingredients Needed (with descriptions)
- Refrigerated biscuits: One 8-count can of refrigerated biscuits forms the base of this recipe. Flattening each biscuit helps create the layers.
- Apples: Two apples provide the sweet, fruity filling. Peel and dice them into small pieces so they soften quickly.
- Butter: About 6 tablespoons of melted butter help the cinnamon sugar stick to the biscuits and add richness to the cooked apples.
- Granulated sugar: About 4 tablespoons of sugar sweeten the apples and create the cinnamon sugar coating.
- Ground cinnamon: About 4 teaspoons of cinnamon provide the warm, sweet spice that gives this recipe its apple pie flavor.
- Water: A little water added gradually helps the apples soften as they cook. The amount needed will depend on how juicy your apples are.
How to Make Apple Pull Apart Bread
Peel and dice the apples into small pieces. Add them to a skillet with some of the butter, sugar, and cinnamon. Gradually add small amounts of water as needed, stirring occasionally, until the apples soften. This should take about 5 to 10 minutes. Allow excess liquid to reduce so the filling is not overly watery.
Open the can of refrigerated biscuits and flatten each biscuit into a round. This makes it easier to layer the biscuits with the cooked apples.
Dip each flattened biscuit in melted butter, then coat it with the cinnamon sugar mixture. Add about one tablespoon of cooked apples and some of their sauce on top of each biscuit.
Repeat the process with the remaining biscuits. Arrange the biscuits horizontally in a greased loaf pan, keeping the apple filling between the layers.
Pour any remaining melted butter over the biscuits, followed by the remaining cooked apples and sauce.
Bake at 350°F until the top is golden brown and the biscuits are cooked through in the center. Begin checking around 30 minutes, but allow additional baking time as needed. If the top browns too quickly, cover it loosely with foil while the center finishes baking.
Let the bread cool slightly before serving. Pull apart the biscuit layers and enjoy them while warm.
Pro Tips for Pull Apart Bread
- Choose firm apples. Granny Smith apples provide a tart flavor, while Honeycrisp or Gala apples offer more sweetness.
- Cut apples small. Smaller pieces soften faster and distribute more evenly between the biscuits.
- Add water gradually. Start with a small splash and add more only when necessary to prevent the apples from sticking.
- Avoid excess liquid. Too much water in the filling can make the bread soggy.
- Check the center. Biscuit dough can look golden on the outside before it is fully baked inside. Use a knife to check between the layers.
Storage and Reheating
Store leftover Apple Pie Pull Apart Bread in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Because the bread contains cooked fruit and moisture, refrigeration is the best option.
To reheat, warm individual portions in the microwave for about 15 to 30 seconds, checking and adding time as needed.
For the best texture, enjoy this bread fresh from the oven or reheated shortly before serving.
Serving Suggestions
Serve this apple pull-apart bread warm for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. It pairs well with a cup of coffee or tea.
For an extra-special treat, drizzle the bread with vanilla icing or serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. A dollop of whipped cream also complements the warm cinnamon apples.
You can serve it as part of a fall brunch spread alongside fresh fruit, scrambled eggs, or other breakfast favorites.
Recipe FAQs
Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Gala apples all work well. Granny Smith apples offer a tart contrast to the sugar, while sweeter apples create a milder filling.
Yes. Homemade biscuit dough can work, although the texture and baking time may differ. Check that the center is fully cooked before serving.
The biscuit layers may need more baking time, especially when they are stacked closely together with fruit filling. Continue baking until the center is cooked
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Apple Pie Pull Apart Bread
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 50 min
- Total Time: 60 min
- Yield: 8 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Description
Apple Pie Pull Apart Bread is an easy fall dessert made with refrigerated biscuits, cinnamon sugar, butter, and tender cooked apples. Each biscuit is flattened, coated in cinnamon sugar, and layered with buttery apples to create a sweet, pull-apart treat that tastes like apple pie in bread form.
Ingredients
- 1 can refrigerated biscuits (8 biscuits)
- 2 apples, diced
- 6 tablespoons butter, melted, divided
- 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- Water, added gradually as needed while cooking the apples
Instructions
- Dice the apples. Cook the apples in butter with cinnamon and sugar, gradually adding water as needed until the apples soften. About 5 to 10 minutes.
- Flatten each biscuit into a round.
- Dip each biscuit in melted butter, then coat with cinnamon sugar. Add about a tablespoon of cooked apples and the sauce on top of the biscuits. Then repeat with the remaining biscuits.
- Place the biscuits horizontally in a bread loaf pan. Pour any reaming melted butter on top of the bisucits and then the apples.
- Layer the biscuits and cooked apples in a greased loaf pan.
- Bake at 350°F until golden brown and cooked through in the center. Check the center carefully before removing from the oven.
Notes
Choose firm apples. Granny Smith apples provide a tart flavor, while Honeycrisp or Gala apples offer more sweetness.
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