APPLE DUMPLING PULL-APART BREAD

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I converted a basic sweet dough into this incredible apple-filled pull-apart loaf. The results are anything but basic. It takes time, but I guarantee it's worth it. You can choose one of the sauces, but using both is twice as tasty.-Gina Nistico, Milwaukee, WI

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 2h15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 24

1/4 cup butter, softened
3 pounds medium Honeycrisp apples, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 cup apple cider
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
DOUGH:
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
3/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
3/4 cup warm whole milk (110° to 115°)
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons canola oil
2 teaspoons salt
3-3/4 to 4-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
CIDER SAUCE & GLAZE:
4 cups apple cider, divided
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup confectioners' sugar
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, divided
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven over medium heat, melt butter. Add next 6 ingredients; stir to combine. Cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until apples have softened and released their juices, 10-12 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer apples to a 15x10-in. rimmed baking pan; spread into a single layer. Add cider to Dutch oven and bring to a boil; cook, stirring, until juices thicken and reduce to 1/2 cup, 10-12 minutes. Remove from heat; add vanilla extract. Pour over apple slices; cool completely. (Filling can be made 24 hours in advance and refrigerated.), For dough, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add milk, sugar, oil, salt and 1-1/4 cups flour. Beat on medium speed until smooth, 2-3 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch down dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Roll into an 18x12-in. rectangle; spread apple mixture to within 1/2 in. of edges. Cut into twenty-four 3x3-in. squares. Make 4 stacks of 6 squares each; place stacks on edge in a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°. , Bake until well browned, 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours. For cider sauce, bring 3-1/2 cups cider and brown sugar to a boil. Cook, stirring, until sauce is reduced to 1 cup, about 25 minutes. For glaze, beat confectioners' sugar, cream cheese, 1/4 cup butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla and enough remaining apple cider to reach desired consistency., Add remaining butter and vanilla to cider sauce. Cook and stir until sauce is thickened. Cool slightly. Drizzle sauce and glaze over bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 544 calories, Fat 20g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 633mg sodium, Carbohydrate 88g carbohydrate (54g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Molebogeng Langa
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I loved this recipe! It was easy to follow and the bread turned out perfectly. The apple filling was gooey and sweet, and the bread was soft and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.


Bhubon Mondal
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This bread was delicious! The apple filling was perfectly sweet and tart, and the bread was soft and fluffy. I loved the cinnamon-sugar topping, which added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this bread again.


Tehseen Umer
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Overall, this bread was a good recipe. The taste was great, but the dough was a little sticky to work with. I think I'll try chilling the dough before rolling it out next time.


Jacqueline Esdelle
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This bread was a disappointment. The dough was too dry, and the apple filling was bland. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong. Maybe I just need to try a different recipe.


Mikey Doo
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This bread was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it. They said it was the best bread they've ever had. I think I'll try making it again with less sugar next time.


Tm Takyour
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This bread was delicious! The apple filling was perfectly sweet and tart, and the bread was soft and fluffy. I loved the cinnamon-sugar topping, which added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this bread again.


Muhaimen Abdullatef
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This bread was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it. The apple filling was sweet and gooey, and the bread was soft and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.


Muktinath Poudel
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I loved this recipe! It was easy to follow and the bread turned out perfectly. The apple filling was gooey and sweet, and the bread was soft and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.


4 All
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This bread was delicious! The apple filling was perfectly sweet and tart, and the bread was soft and fluffy. I loved the cinnamon-sugar topping, which added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this bread again.


Bilal Shameer
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Overall, this bread was a good recipe. The taste was great, but the dough was a little sticky to work with. I think I'll try chilling the dough before rolling it out next time.


Azwar Ali Abbasi
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This bread was a disappointment. The dough was too dry, and the apple filling was bland. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong. Maybe I just need to try a different recipe.


Devi Gurung
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This bread was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it. They said it was the best bread they've ever had. I think I'll try making it again with less sugar next time.


Tamesha Brown
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We love this pull-apart bread! It's the perfect comfort food for a fall or winter day. The bread is soft and fluffy, and the apple filling is sweet and gooey. We always make a double batch so we have leftovers for breakfast the next day.


Big Lew
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I've made this bread several times now, and it always turns out amazing. The dough is so easy to work with, and the apple filling is always a crowd-pleaser. I love that you can make it ahead of time and bake it when you're ready to serve.


Abjatoi Abjatoi
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The apple dumpling pull-apart bread was a delicious and festive treat. The bread was soft and fluffy, and the apple filling was sweet and gooey. I loved the cinnamon-sugar topping, which added a nice touch of sweetness and crunch.


Thabiso Mohlomi
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This pull-apart bread was a hit at my last party! The apple filling was perfectly gooey and sweet, and the bread was so soft and fluffy. I'll definitely be making this again.