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Caramel Apple Pecan Monkey Bread

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Caramel Apple Pecan Monkey Bread is a warm, gooey dessert made with layers of cinnamon-sugar dough, caramelized apples, pecans, and a rich caramel sauce, offering the perfect balance of sweet and savory in every pull-apart bite.

Ingredients

  1. 2 cans refrigerated biscuit dough (8 biscuits per can)
    1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
    1/2 cup granulated sugar
    1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
    1 large apple (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and chopped into small pieces
    1/2 cup chopped pecans
    1/2 cup unsalted butter (for caramel sauce)
    1/2 cup packed brown sugar
    1/4 cup heavy cream
    1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    Pinch of salt

Instructions

Preparing the dough: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a bundt pan or a 9-inch round cake pan with non-stick spray or butter. In a small bowl, mix the granulated sugar and cinnamon together. Cut each biscuit into quarters and roll each quarter into the cinnamon-sugar mixture, coating them evenly. Layer the coated dough pieces in the prepared bundt pan, alternating with chopped apples and pecans. Continue layering until all the dough, apples, and pecans are used up.

  1. Making the caramel sauce: In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the brown sugar, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the caramel thickens slightly. Pour the caramel sauce evenly over the layered dough in the pan.
  2. Baking the monkey bread: Bake the monkey bread in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the bread is cooked through. You can check the center with a toothpick to make sure it comes out clean. Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then carefully invert the pan onto a plate to release the monkey bread.

Notes

  1. For extra crunch, sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts over the apple filling before baking.
  2. For a twist, you can substitute apples with pears, peaches, or even berries.
  3. For a richer dessert, drizzle the monkey bread with caramel sauce after baking.
  4. To make this dairy-free, substitute with coconut oil and coconut cream for the caramel sauce.

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