Apple Caramel Monkey Bread

Name: Apple Caramel Monkey Bread
Yield: 12 Servings
Ingredients: 1 recipe Delicious Slicing Bread dough; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 medium Granny Smith or McIntosh apple, peeled, sliced, and coarsely chopped; 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter or margarine; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup chopped pecans, optional

By Beth Hillson

December 27, 2011

This pull-apart bread, also called bubble bread, was inspired by a photo of Apple Cinnamon Monkey Bread in the King Arthur Flour's Baker's Catalogue. This bread looks just like the KAF version and tastes outrageous—not too sweet with a pleasing amount of caramel.

Tip:

Can't have nuts? Use 1/4 cup raisins and spread evenly over the bottom of the pan.

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