Apple Pie French Bread
Apple Pie French Bread is so simple! You just need a few ingredients: a loaf of French bread, a can of apple pie filling, butter, and a few spices (that you probably already have), and you have a delicious breakfast or dessert option. It’s tasty and always a favorite!
This Recipe is So Simple
As you know, we love a great tasting dish that takes minimal effort. This recipe is exactly that! 😉 A lot of times, you can find a loaf of French bread at the grocery store for just a dollar, making this recipe very budget-friendly. We like to serve this apple pie French bread for breakfast with a cup of coffee. It’s perfect for overnight guests because it feels a bit fancy yet incredibly simple! It also makes a fabulous dessert option. However you choose to serve it….it will be a hit! You may also want to try our apple fritter butter swim biscuits or this Appalachian apple stack cake.
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SIMPLE SWAPS:
This recipe is so versatile! It can be switched up in so many ways. Prepare it however you will enjoy it best! 💗
- Don’t like apples? You can make this bread with any pie filling! You could easily do cherry pie filling, blueberry, etc.
- Feel free to switch up the spices depending on your preference.
- Don’t like nuts? Leave them out. Like walnuts better? Use walnuts!
Apple Pie French Bread
Ingredients
- 1 (20 ounce) can of Apple Pie Filling
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1 1lb loaf of French or Italian Bread
- 1 cup butter softened
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup brown sugar light or dark
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Glaze Ingredients
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 4 tablespoons of heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Slice the bread in half lengthwise (horizontally) and place the halves side by side on the prepared baking sheet. Whisk together the softened butter, vanilla, brown sugar, allspice, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a medium bowl until smooth and fully combined. Spread the mixture evenly over both bread halves, making sure to cover from end to end. Next, spread the pie filling over each piece of bread (I like to cut the apples up before spreading, but you don’t have to). Sprinkle pecans on top.
- Bake for 25 minutes, then let the bread cool slightly and top with glaze.
Glaze Directions
- For the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla until the sugar is fully dissolved. Drizzle the glaze over bread. Carefully slice into 1-inch pieces and serve with extra glaze on the side if desired.
HOW TO STORE
Wrap in aluminum foil or put in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator. It will keep for several days. You can reheat this bread, but it is best served immediately.
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Oh my word! I prepared this for a brunch this week. Everyone raved about this delicious pastry. I printed recipe cards and everyone asked for one. Thank you for sharing an easy and tasty recipe with us.
Yay!! We’re so happy it was a hit!
We love it.Ì made this the evening that I saw the recipe.I had a can of apple pie filling that I had wanted to use.There is a flavor to this that tastes something like something I have had at the county fair.So good.
Yay!! We’re thrilled it was a hit for you!! Thank you for the kind review.