Decadent Caramel Apple Monkey Bread

Decadent Caramel Apple Monkey Bread

300 mins
medium
10 servings

Warm, spiced monkey bread with a sweet caramel apple filling. A perfect fall treat!

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Equipment Needed

  • 12-cup Bundt pan
  • Baking sheet
  • Large Saucepan
  • Stand mixer

Ingredients

  • 480.00 gAll-Purpose Flour(Ensure it's gluten-free if needed)
  • 120.00 gGranulated Sugar(For the dough)
  • 225.00 gDairy-Free Butter(Softened)
  • 4.00 largeEggs(Room temperature)
  • 2.50 tspInstant Yeast(Active dry yeast can be used)
  • 120.00 mlApple Cider(For the dough)
  • 1.00 tspSalt(Kosher salt)
  • 1.00 tspVanilla Extract(Pure vanilla extract)
  • 700.00 gHoneycrisp Apples(Peeled and diced)
  • 150.00 gLight Brown Sugar(For the caramel)
  • 60.00 mlDairy-Free Cream(For the caramel)
  • 2.00 tspGround Cinnamon(For the apples and topping)
  • Nonstick Spray(For the pan)

Instructions

1

Combine flour, sugar, butter, eggs, yeast, cider, salt, and vanilla in a large bowl. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

2

Knead the dough for 5 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover and let rise for 1.5 hours.

Estimated time: 15 minutes

3

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 12-cup Bundt pan.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

4

In a saucepan, combine apple cider, brown sugar, cream, butter, salt, and cinnamon. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat and simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

5

Pour caramel into the prepared pan. Set aside.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

6

In the same saucepan, combine diced apples, cider, brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Cook over medium-high heat until apples are tender and liquid is reduced, about 7-10 minutes.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

7

Combine remaining brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl. Melt dairy-free butter in a separate bowl.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

8

Divide the dough into 1.5-inch pieces. Toss each piece in melted butter, then in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

9

Arrange the dough pieces on top of the caramel, alternating with apple pieces.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

10

Cover the pan and let it rest at room temperature for 45 minutes. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Estimated time: 45 minutes

11

Let cool for 20 minutes before inverting onto a serving platter.

Estimated time: 20 minutes