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Sticky Caramel Apple Pull-Apart Bread Recipe

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 8 pieces
Calories 420
A deliciously gooey pull-apart bread with caramelized apples and rich caramel sauce, perfect for sharing.

Ingredients

Dough

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 packet instant yeast
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup warm milk
  • 4 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Apple Filling

  • 2 medium apples, peeled and sliced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Caramel Sauce

  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Assembly & Baking

  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup caramel sauce

Instructions 

  • Activate yeast in warm milk with sugar for 5 minutes until foamy.
  • Mix in butter, egg, vanilla, then add salt and flour; knead until smooth. Let rise 1 hour.
  • Cook apples with butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg until soft.
  • Prepare caramel sauce by heating butter, brown sugar, cream, salt, and vanilla until smooth.
  • Roll dough into rectangle, brush with melted butter, sprinkle cinnamon sugar, layer apples, drizzle caramel, cut into squares, and bake at 350°F for 30-35 minutes.

Notes

Serve warm with extra caramel drizzle for best flavor.
Calories: 420kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apple, bread, caramel