Apple Cinnamon Monkey Bread made with apple pie filling and canned cinnamon rolls. Only two ingredients for delicious cinnamon rolls with lots of apple flavor!
We love traditional Monkey Bread – it’s a big family tradition for special breakfasts around here. That recipe is pretty easy, but this apple cinnamon version is even easier and faster to make. All you have to do is cut up canned cinnamon rolls, mix them with apple pie filling and then bake. Voila! Instant cinnamon rolls with a little bit of a twist.
Apple Cinnamon Monkey Bread is such a fun breakfast recipe. Because you use canned cinnamon rolls in the recipe, you don’t have to allow for any rising time like you do with traditional cinnamon rolls or monkey bread. So it only takes a few minutes to mix everything together and then you can immediately place the cinnamon rolls in the oven to bake.
Ingredients in Apple Cinnamon Monkey Bread
Cinnamon Rolls – I usually use Pillsbury cinnamon rolls – you’ll need 2 cans of them. You can find these next to the cans of biscuits and pre-made pizza crusts in the refrigerated section at the grocery store.
Apple Pie Filling – One can of apple pie filling is all you need. You can also use your favorite homemade apple pie filling if you prefer – you’ll need about 2.5 cups. Check out our favorite recipe with step-by-step instructions on how to make Apple Pie Filling – it’s delicious!
How to make Apple Cinnamon Monkey Bread
Preheat oven to 350°.
Use kitchen shears to cut the cinnamon rolls into quarters. Place all of the quartered cinnamon rolls in a large bowl.
Open the can of pie filling and use a knife and fork to cut up the apples into smaller pieces. Add the pie filling to the cinnamon rolls and mix together. Pour into a well greased bundt pan and bake for 45 minutes. If desired, you can use the icing that comes with the cinnamon rolls and drizzle it on top of the warm monkey bread. You can also bake the monkey bread in a 9X13 instead, but you will reduce the time to about 35-40 minutes.
To serve, you can invert the bundt pan onto a plate, or you can just scoop the pull-aparts right out of the pan. Make sure to eat them warm!
Apple Cinnamon Monkey Bread
Ingredients
- 2 cans cinnamon rolls (Pillsbury or other brand)
- 1 can apple pie filling (21 oz)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- Use kitchen shears to cut the cinnamon rolls into quarters. Place all of the quartered cinnamon rolls in a large bowl.
- Open the can of pie filling and use a knife and fork to cut up the apples into smaller pieces. Add the pie filling to the cinnamon rolls and mix together. Pour into a well greased bundt pan and bake for 45 minutes. If desired, you can use the icing that comes with the cinnamon rolls and drizzle it on top of the warm monkey bread. You can also bake the monkey bread in a 9X13 instead, but you will reduce the time to about 35-40 minutes.
- To serve, you can invert the bundt pan onto a plate, or you can just scoop the pull-aparts right out of the pan. Make sure to eat them warm!
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What variations of easy monkey bread can you make?
The apple pie filling goes so well with the cinnamon rolls, but the beauty of this recipe is that you can use any type of pie filling you want! Raspberry pie filling is another favorite of mine, but you could do blueberry, cherry or strawberry as well. So many options!
If you just want sweet rolls without the cinnamon, you can use canned biscuits instead of the cinnamon rolls.
HOW LONG IS MONKEY BREAD GOOD FOR?
This breakfast treat is good for up to 3 days if kept covered on the countertop but it really does taste best when it’s gooey and warm from the oven. It never lasts long around here and I’m sure you’ll notice the same trend in your house too.
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Apple Cinnamon Monkey Bread made with apple pie filling and canned cinnamon rolls. Only two ingredients for delicious cinnamon rolls with lots of apple flavor!
Sam Visser says
I made this and loved it. Thanks a lot for sharing the recipe.
Karin Grisham says
I can pe0aches. Can 0i do this instead? Should 0i drain?
Nellie says
Canned peaches should work, but I definitely think they will need to be drained. Apple pie filling is pretty thick, and the filling isn’t runny at all. Let us know how it works out!
Renee Goerger says
It really doesn’t get any easier (or more delicious) than this apple cinnamon monkey bread. Thanks for the great recipe.
Kaylie says
Thank you, Renee!
Sydnie says
Monkey bread is so good! I am excited to try this recipe!
Patricia karcher says
I’m 72 and a beginner to this kind of cooking! Loving the 2 easy to make monkey bread. Even I can’t ruin it! Just made sure I got your cookbooks… what a great find.
Nellie says
We really do love easy recipes so you’re in the right place! So glad you found our site – thanks for all of your support!
Janice Santos says
How soon out of the oven do you turn it out on the plate?
Thank you
Jessica says
I usually let it cool 10-20 minutes. : )
Susan says
These are awesome!! Quick and easy!!
Nicole says
thanks! 🙂
Jodi says
I Would like if sometimes you added different pan size options. I really like your recipes.
Nicole says
Noted! That’s a great idea!