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Caramel Apple Chai Pull-Apart Bread

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 8 pieces
Calories 350
A warm, sweet bread infused with chai spices and filled with caramelized apples, perfect for sharing.

Ingredients

Dough

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ⅓ cup 2% or whole milk
  • ¼ cup water
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1 packet (2¼ teaspoons) active dry or instant yeast
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons chai spice mix
  • 1 teaspoon fine salt
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature

Apple Filling

  • 3 medium apples, peeled, cored, and finely diced (preferably Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
  • 1 tablespoon juice of ½ a lemon
  • ⅓ cup packed brown sugar
  • Pinch of fine salt
  • 2 teaspoons chai spice mix
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon chai spice mix
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt

Instructions 

  • Prepare the dough by combining warm milk, water, sugar, yeast, and melted butter. Mix in flour, chai spice, salt, and eggs; knead until smooth. Let rise for 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, toss diced apples with lemon juice, brown sugar, salt, and chai spice. Cook in butter until caramelized, then stir in heavy cream and cook briefly.
  • Roll out the dough and spread the apple filling evenly over it. Cut into pieces and arrange in a baking dish.
  • Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25 minutes until golden and bubbly.
  • Optional: drizzle with caramel sauce or additional cream before serving.

Notes

Ensure apples are evenly distributed for consistent flavor in each bite.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apple, bread, chai