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A cranberry orange monkey bread with orange glaze.
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Cranberry Orange Monkey Bread

Whip up a batch of Cranberry Orange Monkey Bread for a fun and delicious breakfast or brunch option that everyone will love. Drizzled with a sweet glaze, this gooey treat is sure to steal the show at any get-together!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: bread, Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: holidays
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 417kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 16.3 ounce can Grands Southern Homestyle Buttermilk Biscuits cut into 6 pieces each
  • ¼ cup dried cranberries
  • 1 orange ¼ cup + 1 teaspoon juiced and 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon zested, divided
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup butter
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Grease with butter or nonstick cooking spray or line with parchment paper an 8x4-inch loaf pan.
  • Microwave ¼ cup freshly squeezed orange juice for 15 seconds. Mix the dried cranberries with the juice and set aside.   
  • To a gallon Ziploc bag, add sugar, salt, 1 tablespoon of the orange zest, and cinnamon. Close and mix until blended well. Add the biscuit pieces, and mix until coated. Drain and discard the orange juice from the cranberries, then toss them with the biscuits. Pour the mixture into the prepared loaf pan.
  • In a medium pan over medium heat, combine butter, brown sugar, and vanilla. Whisk and cook just until the sugar has dissolved. Pour over the biscuit pieces, making sure the entire surface is covered.
  • Bake 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and dough cooked through. Cool 10 minutes then invert on a serving plate.
  • For the glaze, in a small bowl, whisk together the remaining orange zest, juice, and powdered sugar. Drizzle on top. ⠀

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Notes

Pro Tips and Substitutions

  • Double the Recipe: Easily double this cranberry monkey bread recipe and make in a bundt pan or 2 loaf pans. Adjust the bake time accordingly. The bundt pan will take about 30-35 minutes.
  • Add Nuts: For extra texture, consider adding chopped pecans or walnuts to the layers.
  • Make Ahead: You can prepare most of the monkey bread the night before. Just make the biscuit mixture, pour into a prepared loaf pan, cover, and refrigerate - WITHOUT the buttery brown sugar sauce. Remove to room temperature for 30 minutes, make the sauce, and bake as written.
  • Adjust Sweetness: Feel free to add more or less sugar based on your preference for sweetness.
  • Canned Biscuit Dough: You can use your own dough if you prefer. This is a great homemade dough option.
  • Dried Cranberries: Substitute with raisins, chopped dried apricots, or cherries for different flavors.
  • Butter: Replace with coconut oil for a dairy-free option.

Storage

Store any leftover monkey bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. You can also re

Nutrition

Calories: 417kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 784mg | Potassium: 178mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 393IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 2mg
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