Description
Creamy maple pumpkin monkey bread invites warmth into fall kitchens with its irresistible cinnamon-spiced layers. Sweet pull-apart pastry promises comfort and delightful sharing among friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cans buttermilk biscuits
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
Liquid and Fat:
- 1 stick (113 grams / 4 ounces) butter, melted
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350°F and thoroughly coating a Bundt pan with non-stick spray to ensure easy removal.
- Create a sweet-spiced coating by whisking together granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a spacious mixing bowl.
- Dissect the refrigerated biscuit dough into bite-sized morsels and thoroughly tumble each piece through the aromatic sugar mixture until completely enveloped.
- Methodically arrange the sugar-crusted dough nuggets inside the Bundt pan, creating random yet overlapping layers for optimal texture.
- Craft a luxurious caramel-like sauce by gently melting butter in a saucepan, then incorporating brown sugar, velvety pumpkin puree, and rich maple syrup.
- Simmer the sauce until the ingredients harmonize, then cascade the warm liquid evenly across the layered dough pieces, ensuring complete coverage.
- Transfer the pan to the preheated oven and bake for approximately 35-40 minutes, watching for a deep golden-brown exterior and fully cooked interior.
- Allow the monkey bread to rest in the pan for 10 minutes, enabling the caramel to slightly set and prevent burning.
- Carefully invert the Bundt pan onto a serving plate, revealing the glistening, pull-apart bread, and serve while still deliciously warm.
Notes
- Swap canned biscuits with homemade dough for a fresher, less processed version that elevates the entire dessert.
- Use gluten-free biscuit dough to make this recipe celiac-friendly without compromising the delicious maple-pumpkin flavor profile.
- Reduce sugar content by using alternative sweeteners like stevia or monk fruit for a more diabetic-friendly dessert option.
- Add chopped pecans or walnuts between layers for extra crunch and nutty depth that complements the warm pumpkin spices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg