Easy Caramel Pumpkin Pull Apart Bread Recipe
This Easy Caramel Pumpkin Pull Apart Bread is a delightful seasonal treat featuring soft pizza dough layered with a spiced pumpkin puree, chopped pecans, and sweet caramel sauce. Perfect for fall gatherings or cozy breakfasts, this pull-apart bread combines warm autumn flavors with a gooey caramel finish, baked to golden perfection in a loaf pan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf (8-10 servings) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Dough
- 1 lb pizza dough
- Flour for surface
Pumpkin Filling
- 2/3 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground allspice
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
Other Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp melted butter
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce (for layering)
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce (for drizzling on top)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350℉ (175℃) and grease an 8×4 inch bread loaf pan thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Roll Dough: On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a rectangle around 16×8 inches to create an even base for the filling.
- Make Pumpkin Mixture: In a small mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, and chopped pecans until well mixed to create a spiced pumpkin filling.
- Butter and Caramel Layer: Brush the rolled dough evenly with melted butter, then drizzle 1/4 cup of caramel sauce all over the surface.
- Spread Pumpkin Filling: Evenly spread the prepared pumpkin mixture over the caramel-coated dough for an even flavorful layer.
- Cut and Assemble: Using a pizza cutter, slice the dough lengthwise into three long strips, then cut width-wise to create squares. Stack these squares and arrange them side-by-side inside the prepared loaf pan for the pull-apart effect. Drizzle additional caramel sauce on top before baking.
- Bake: Place the loaf pan in the oven and bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Depending on oven performance and pan type, baking time may extend by about 5 minutes.
- Finish with Caramel: Once baked, remove the bread from the oven and immediately drizzle the remaining 1/4 cup caramel sauce on top for a sweet, sticky finish.
Notes
- Ensure the dough is rolled to the right thickness for even baking.
- You can substitute pecans with walnuts or omit nuts for a nut-free version.
- Use fresh pumpkin puree or canned; just make sure it is pure pumpkin, not pie filling.
- Allow the bread to cool slightly before serving to let caramel set.
- Store leftover bread in an airtight container; reheat gently before serving.
Keywords: Caramel Pumpkin Bread, Fall Dessert, Pull Apart Bread, Pumpkin Recipes, Sweet Bread, Autumn Baking
