Pumpkin Spice Monkey Bread Recipe
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Bake Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Introduction
This festive Pumpkin Spice Monkey Bread is the perfect delight to embrace the fall season. With warm spices and the sweetness of pumpkin, this recipe will be an irresistible breakfast or dessert treat.
Why Make This Recipe
Pumpkin Spice Monkey Bread is a whimsical twist on your typical morning pastry. With the sweet and spicy flavors of pumpkin pie spice and the sweet notes of pumpkin puree, it is a perfect blend of comfort and nostalgia in each bite.
How to Make Pumpkin Spice Monkey Bread
Ingredients Required:
– 2 cans refrigerated biscuit dough
– 1/2 cup granulated sugar
– 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
– 1/2 cup melted butter
– 3/4 cup brown sugar
– 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Steps to Make Pumpkin Spice Monkey Bread:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a bundt pan thoroughly.
2. Cut each biscuit from the dough into quarters. Afterward, mix your granulated sugar and pumpkin pie spice together in a bag. Put the biscuit pieces into the bag, seal it, and shake it. You want each biscuit piece to be thoroughly coated with your sugar and spice mix.
3. Arrange the coated biscuit pieces evenly in the prepared bundt pan.
4. In a saucepan, combine your butter, brown sugar, pumpkin puree, and vanilla over medium heat. Stir it until the mixture is bubbly and smooth.
5. Evenly pour your pumpkin sauce over the biscuits in the pan. Bake it for about 35 minutes in your preheated oven, or until it is golden brown and puffed up.
6. Allow the monkey bread to cool for about 10 minutes before removing it from the pan. Carefully invert it onto a plate and serve.
How to Serve Pumpkin Spice Monkey Bread
This flavor-packed treat is best served warm, letting each person pull apart their piece adding a fun interactive element to your gathering.
How to Store Pumpkin Spice Monkey Bread
If you have leftovers, they can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days. For a longer storage period, refrigerate or freeze the baked bread and reheat before enjoying again.
Tips to Make Pumpkin Spice Monkey Bread
To ensure that your monkey bread comes out perfect, make sure your biscuits are thoroughly coated with the sugar and pumpkin spice mixture. This will help to evenly distribute those cozy, fall flavors throughout each piece.
Variation
For an added crunch, try throwing some pecans into your sugar and pumpkin spice mixture. Or for an extra drizzle of sweetness, consider topping your bread with a simple icing glaze.
FAQs
1. Can I use fresh pumpkin instead of canned pumpkin puree?
– Yes, you can use fresh pumpkin. However, you need to cook it first until it is soft enough to make into a puree.
2. Can I use a different type of pan if I don’t have a bundt pan?
– Yes, but keep in mind it may affect the cooking time and the final appearance of the bread.
3. Can I freeze the Pumpkin Spice Monkey Bread for later use?
– Yes, you can freeze the bread. Just be sure it is cooled fully, then wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and freeze. To defrost, leave it in the fridge overnight and reheat in the oven before serving.