Pumpkin Spice Monkey Bread
Indulge in this warm and fragrant Pumpkin Spice Monkey Bread, the ultimate autumn treat perfect for breakfast or dessert. The cozy blend of cinnamon rolls, brown sugar, and pumpkin spice will fill your kitchen with an irresistible aroma.
This monkey bread is easy to prepare, using just a few pantry staples. As it bakes, it transforms into a gooey, pull-apart delight that will have everyone reaching for seconds. It’s the ideal recipe to impress guests or enjoy a cozy family weekend brunch.
Key Ingredients for Pumpkin Spice Monkey Bread
- Pillsbury Grands! Cinnamon Rolls – The star of this recipe, creating soft, fluffy layers with a sweet cinnamon center.
- Brown sugar – Adds depth and a rich caramelized sweetness that balances the spices.
- Pumpkin pie spice – The signature fall flavor, giving the bread a warm and spiced kick.
- Butter – Melted butter ensures every bite is moist and buttery, enhancing the caramelized layers.
- Granulated sugar – Adds a touch of extra sweetness and helps the pumpkin spice stick to the dough pieces.
Quick Steps to Pumpkin Spice Perfection
Start by preheating your oven to 350°F and prepare a bundt pan with nonstick spray. Open the cinnamon rolls and cut them into quarters. Coat each piece in a pumpkin spice sugar mix before layering them into the pan. Pour a rich brown sugar and butter mixture over the dough, then bake until golden. Finish with a spiced icing drizzle for a truly decadent touch.
Tips to Elevate Your Pumpkin Spice Monkey Bread
For the best texture, serve the monkey bread while it’s still warm. If you’re looking to add an extra twist, consider adding chopped nuts or even a sprinkle of chocolate chips for added flavor and texture. Another variation is to mix a little maple syrup into the icing for a deeper, richer sweetness that complements the pumpkin spice perfectly.
Storing and Reheating Your Leftovers
If you have any leftovers (which might be a challenge!), you can store your Pumpkin Spice Monkey Bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days. For longer storage, refrigerate it for up to five days. Reheat in the oven at 300°F for about 10 minutes to restore its soft, gooey goodness, or microwave individual portions for 20-30 seconds. If freezing, wrap tightly in plastic wrap and foil, then freeze for up to one month. To reheat, let it thaw overnight in the fridge and then warm it up in the oven.
Enjoy every gooey bite of this Pumpkin Spice Monkey Bread—it’s the perfect way to celebrate fall flavors!
Pumpkin Spice Monkey Bread Recipe
Zutaten
- ½ cup 100g packed brown sugar
- 2 cans Pillsbury Grands! Cinnamon Rolls
- ½ cup 113g unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup 50g granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice divided
Anleitungen
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and generously coat a 12-cup bundt pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- Open both cans of cinnamon rolls, setting aside the icing for later. Cut each roll into four pieces.
- In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice. Add the cinnamon roll pieces to the bag, seal it, and shake well until the dough pieces are fully coated in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the brown sugar and melted butter until smooth.
- Layer the sugar-coated dough pieces into the prepared bundt pan, and pour the brown sugar and butter mixture evenly over the top.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until the top is deep golden brown and the bread is cooked through.
- Let the bread cool for about 5 minutes, then carefully invert the bundt pan onto a serving plate.
- Stir the remaining ½ teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice into the reserved icing, then drizzle it generously over the warm monkey bread.