Apple Pull Apart Bread and Biscuits
All the flavors of apple pie in a much easier and faster version! We have to admit, this pull apart bread doesn’t last as long as apple pie in our house!
Straightforward Recipe for Apple Pie Bread
This version of pull apart bread became much more popular than we anticipated! We love apple pie, but we're not always up for making an entire apple pie.
We've always loved any version of a pull-apart loaf. Whether it’s our pizza pull apart (we'll post the recipe soon), or some old-school monkey bread, we love pull aparts. This pull-apart loaf brings all the flavors of apple pie in a much easier, much faster version. We have to admit this doesn’t last as long as apple pie in our house either!
Not only did our husband eat half of this loaf in one sitting, but after also innocently posting it to our Snapchat, we got countless messages!
It looks satisfying… it IS satisfying! It’s all of your favorite flavors from apple pie packed into a memorable pull apart bread covered in a satisfying glaze.
Pull Apart Apple Bread Ingredients
- Pillsbury Grands layered layers biscuits
- Granny smith apples
- Unsalted butter
- Ground cinnamon
- Sugar
- Powdered sugar
Do the apples have to be peeled?
Yes. It’s important to peel the apples for a house favorite results. You’ll have soft, satisfying apples without any bitterness from the peel.
We've always loved any version of a pull-apart loaf. Whether it’s our pizza pull apart (we'll post the recipe soon), or some old-school monkey bread, we love pull aparts. This pull-apart loaf brings all the flavors of apple pie in a much easier, much faster version. We have to admit this doesn’t last as long as apple pie in our house either!
What are a house favorite apples for baking?
We chose to use granny smith apples because we love their taste and texture with cooking. They stand up well and don’t get too soggy. If you prefer a different variety of apples, by all means, use what you prefer!
How to cook Apple Pull Apart Bread with Biscuits
This pull apart bread is ready so easily and is a breeze to make. When you’re putting it together, be sure to only do stacks of 4 at a time and you’ll have no problems at all.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Grease the inside of a standard loaf pan with cooking spray, set aside.
- To a skillet, add the apples, 2 Tbsp of cinnamon, and 2 Tbsp of sugar.
- Mix to combine and cook over medium heat until apples have softened.
- Remove from heat and set aside.
- Take each of the biscuits and peel the layers in half to have 16 thinner biscuits.
- Brush butter onto one side of each biscuit.
- Sprinkle each biscuit with the remaining cinnamon and sugar (evenly dividing the 4 Tbsp of each between all biscuits).
- Add a small layer of apples to one of the biscuits.
- Top with another biscuit and layer with a small layer of apples.
- Continue this until you have 4 biscuits total.
- Turn them on their side and lay them in the loaf pan.
- Continue this, doing a stack of 4 biscuits at a time to the loaf pan until all biscuits have been used.
- Bake in the oven for 20-30 minutes (you need the middle part of the loaf to be fully cooked). You may need longer. Be sure the middle part of the loaf is fully cooked.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5-10 minutes.
- In a small bowl, combine the powdered sugar with water.
- Mix until it makes a thick drizzle consistency.
- Pour drizzle over the loaf and serve!
Tips for the Best Apple Pull-Apart Bread with Biscuits
- Be sure to only do stacks of 4 at a time and you’ll have no problems
- Don’t worry about the stacks being well-balanced. A house favorite part about pull-apart bread are the imperfect stacks.
Apple Pie Bread FAQs
How to keep and Freeze Apple Pull Apart Bread
You can freeze the Apple Pie Filling Bread for up to 6 months. The apples may change texture a bit. Once the bread has cooled completely, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and place in an airtight, freezer-safe container.
Prep 20 minutesCook 15 minutesTotal 35 minutesMakes 8
Ingredients
- 1 package of Pillsbury Grands Flaky Layers Biscuits
- 2 large granny smith apples peeled and chopped
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 2 tbsp + 2 tbsp ground cinnamon divided
- 2 tbsp + 2 tbsp sugar divided
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1-2 tbsp water
Method
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Grease the inside of a standard loaf pan with cooking spray, set aside.
- To a skillet, add the apples, 2 tbsp of cinnamon, and 2 tbsp of sugar.
- Mix to combine and cook over medium heat until apples have softened.
- Remove from heat and set aside.
- Take each of the biscuits and peel the layers in half to have 16 thinner biscuits.
- Brush butter on to one side of each biscuit.
- Sprinkle each biscuit with the remaining cinnamon and sugar (evenly dividing the 4 tbsp between all biscuits).
- Add a small layer of apples to one of the biscuits.
- Top with another biscuit and layer with a small layer of apples.
- Continue this until you have 4 biscuits total.
- Turn them on their side and lay them in the loaf pan.
- Continue this, doing a stack of 4 biscuits at a time to the loaf pan until all biscuits have been used.
- Bake in the oven for 20-30 minutes (you need the middle part of the loaf to be fully cooked). You may need longer. Be sure the middle part of the loaf is fully cooked.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5-10 minutes.
- In a small bowl, combine the powdered sugar with water.
- Mix until it makes a thick drizzle consistency.
- Pour drizzle over loaf and serve!
