Caramel Apple Pecan Monkey Bread
Caramel Apple Pecan Monkey Bread is a family favorite brunch recipe that you need to try! Soft bread is tossed with a sweet caramel sauce, tart apples and crunchy pecans for a sweet morning treat you are sure to love.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 2 loaves frozen bread
- 2 large baking apples peeled & chopped in 1/2 inch pieces
- 1/2 c. pecan pieces
- 1/2 c. butter
- 1 c. brown sugar
- 1 pkg. vanilla pudding mix NOT instant
- 2 Tbsp. milk
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
Instructions
- Thaw the loaves of bread but do not allow them to rise.
- Cut one loaf of bread apart and add to the bottom of a greased 9x13 pan along with the chopped apples and the pecans.
- In a medium microwave safe bowl, melt the butter whisk in the brown sugar, vanilla, milk and cinnamon. Pour the mixture over the bread and apples.
- Top with the second cut up loaf of bread.
- Let the rolls rise for 2.5-3 hours or until doubled in size.
- Preheat your oven to 350°.
- Bake the rolls uncovered for 50-60 minutes at 350°, or until the tops of the rolls are golden brown.
- Remove the pan from the oven. Place a large platter over the pan of rolls and carefully flip the rolls onto the platter. Scrape any remaining caramel from the pan on top of the rolls.
- Allow to cool for 20 minutes before serving.