Loaded with the flavors of fall and less than 10 minutes to make, this Apple Butter Pull-Apart Loaf is excellent as an addition to breakfast or for a dessert treat!
The anticipation for fall is building as is my desire to bake and cook all things cozy and delicious! For those who aren't a fan of pumpkin, I heard your plea to create my Pumpkin Spice Loaf in a pumpkin puree-free version.
This not only transported me to Autumn, but it also brought back yummy memories of the Cinnamon Bread at Dollywood. Just like their bread, this apple cinnamon bread is simple to make and makes your house smell incredible! It has the flavors of apple pie, Cinnamon Toast Crunch and a cinnamon roll all in one. Even without the glaze, it makes for a delicious addition to a special occasion breakfast or treat.
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Another incredible fall apple recipe favorite is the deep-dish baked Apple Pan Dowdy! It’s loaded with apples, has the perfect cinnamon sugar kiss, and is topped with an buttery pie crust.
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WHAT YOU’LL NEED
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- Grands Southern Biscuits: Convenient, time-saving and delicious, these read-made biscuits give this loaf the pull-apart appeal.
- Cinnadust or see Tips and Substitutions: Adds the perfect coating the biscuits, helps keep the layers separate and lends a cozy sweet touch to the bread.
- Apple Butter: Slow-cooked and concentrated with fall flavors, apple butter yields the perfect spreadable filling.
- Apples: These add texture and incredible flavor to the loaf.
- Egg: Helps bind the filling ingredients together.
- Brown Sugar: Adds a warm sweetness to the filling and caramelizes as it bakes.
- Vanilla Extract or Vanilla Bean Paste: Both an aromatic to this loaf as well as enhancement to all of the flavors.
- Pumpkin Pie Spice or Cinnamon: These seasonings transports you to Autumn with both their flavor and scent.
- Cream Cheese: Adds creaminess and a rich, tangy and slightly savory flavor to the frosting.
- Powdered Sugar: Sweetens and adds thickness and body to the frosting.
- Maple Syrup: Helps achieve the perfect spreadable frosting for apple butter bread while adding a layer of fall flavor.
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WHY YOU’LL LIKE THIS RECIPE
- It's an Any Time of Day Treat: It's perfect for any time of the day! It's perfect of breakfast, brunch or as a dessert treat!
- Nostalgic: It reminds you of cinnamon sugar childhood favorites like cinnamon toast and Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal!
- Quick and Easy: It's simple to make and a great recipe to make with kids!
- Cozy Fall Feels: It has all the cozy flavors and deliciousness of fall!
HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE
- In a small bowl, stir together apple butter, chopped apples, egg, brown sugar, vanilla and pumpkin pie spice and cinnamon.
- Split the biscuits horizontally by gently peeling them apart at the middle layer.
- To build the loaf, tilt the pan at a slightly upward angle on one short end. Create the loaf layers by starting with a biscuit dough halve that’s been coated on both sides with Cinnadust. Lay the dough inside the pan on the short side laying on the counter. Add a tablespoon of the apple butter mixture on top of the dough in the center. Repeat these layers, coated biscuit then apple butter, ending with the last coated biscuit at the top short of the loaf pan.
- Bake 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is cooked through. The apple butter mixture will still be tender, but cooked.
- For the frosting, place cream cheese, powdered sugar, maple syrup, vanilla and pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon in a medium bowl. Mix with a hand mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Spread the frosting on top of the golden brown loaf.
TIPS AND SUBSTITUTIONS
- If you don't have refrigerated biscuit dough or would prefer a homemade dough, this Apple Butter Pull-Apart Bread recipe has a homemade dough version that you can integrate with my apple butter filling and frosting.
- If you don't have Cinnadust, simply mix together ½ cup granulated sugar and 1-1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon.
- The glaze can be omitted, if desired.
- Apple butter can be store-bought or homemade. This Instant Pot Apple Butter is simple to make and yields a batch that can be canned for an extended shelf life or can be shared with others.
STORAGE
Store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container up to 4-5 days. Reheat leftovers in the microwave for 15-20 seconds.
FAQ
Simply cover the top with aluminum foil, and bake an additional 5-10 minutes.
While I prefer southern-style with this recipe, the flaky style will also work great!
Mix together ½ cup granulated sugar and 1-1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon.
You can ensure an easy dough release by buttering, spraying with non-stick cooking spray, or lining the pan with parchment paper.
Yes! That pan size will work as well.
MORE RECIPES LIKE THIS Apple Bread Loaf
- Pumpkin Spice Loaf
- Cinnadust Apple Rolls
- Holiday Cinnamon Rolls
- Honey Bun Cake
- Holiday Cranberry Orange Monkey Bread
Apple Butter Pull-Apart Loaf
Ingredients
- 16.3 oz can Pillsbury Grands Southern Biscuits halved horizontally
- ¼ cup Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cinnadust see note
- 1 cup apple butter
- 1 cup peeled and chopped apples
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
- 1 ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon
Frosting
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
- ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter or spritz with non-stick spray a 9”x5” or 8”x4” loaf pan.
- In a small bowl, stir together apple butter, apples, egg, brown sugar, vanilla and pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon.
- Split the biscuits horizontally by gently peeling them apart at the middle layer.
- To build the loaf, tilt the pan at a slightly upward angle on one short end. Create the loaf layers by starting with a biscuit dough halve that’s been coated on both sides with Cinnadust. Lay the dough inside the pan on the short side laying on the counter. Add a tablespoon of the apple butter mixture on top of the dough in the center. Repeat these layers, coated biscuit then apple butter mixture, ending with the last coated biscuit at the top short of the loaf pan.
- Bake 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is cooked through. The apple butter apple area will still be tender, but cooked.
- For the frosting, place cream cheese, powdered sugar, maple syrup, vanilla and pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon in a medium bowl. Mix with a hand mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Spread the frosting on top of the golden brown loaf.
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Notes
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- Tips and Substitutions
- If you don't have Cinnadust, simply mix together ½ cup granulated sugar and 1-1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon.
- The glaze can be omitted, if desired.
- Tips and Substitutions
Debi
This was easy to make and boy, was it tasty. We had the leftovers for breakfast too! Perfect fall treat!
Laura Ashley
This makes my heart so happy, Debi! I love that y’all loved it so much! THANK YOU!!