Description
Caramel Apple Pecan Monkey Bread is a warm, gooey dessert that perfectly blends sweet apples, crunchy pecans, and rich caramel. Ideal for family gatherings or cozy brunches, this delightful pull-apart bread is sure to impress with its golden-brown finish and enticing aroma. Each bite promises a burst of flavor that will leave your guests craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (16 oz) frozen dinner rolls, thawed
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), chopped
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a bundt pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- 2. In a bowl, mix granulated sugar and cinnamon. Roll each thawed dinner roll into balls and coat in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- 3. Layer half of the coated dough balls in the bundt pan. Top with half of the chopped apples and pecans. Repeat the layers.
- 4. In another bowl, combine melted butter and brown sugar until mixed well. Pour evenly over the layered rolls.
- 5. Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown. Let it cool for 5 minutes before inverting onto a plate.
- 6. Drizzle with caramel sauce before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Substitute pecans with walnuts for a different flavor profile. Add a pinch of nutmeg for extra warmth or dried cranberries for added color.