How to Make a Cinnamon Apple Pecan Caramel Monkey Bread in the Instant Pot

Introduction

There’s something about the aroma of freshly baked bread that makes a house feel like a home. And when that bread is a Cinnamon Apple Pecan Caramel Monkey Bread, it’s like a warm, sweet hug for your taste buds. The best part? You can whip up this delectable treat in your Instant Pot. Here’s how.

Ingredients

Before we start, let’s gather all the necessary ingredients.

• For the Monkey Bread:

  • 2 cans of refrigerated biscuit dough
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 apples, peeled and chopped
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

• For the Caramel Sauce:

  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preparing the Monkey Bread

1. Cut the Dough: Start by cutting each biscuit into quarters. This will make the perfect bite-sized pieces for your monkey bread.

2. Coat the Dough: In a large Ziploc bag, combine the granulated sugar and cinnamon. Add the biscuit pieces to the bag and shake until they’re well coated.

3. Layer the Ingredients: In your Instant Pot, layer the ingredients as follows: half of the apples, half of the pecans, half of the biscuit pieces. Repeat with the remaining apples, pecans, and biscuit pieces.

4. Make the Sauce: In a small saucepan, melt the butter and brown sugar together over medium heat. Pour this mixture over the layered ingredients in the Instant Pot.

Cooking the Monkey Bread

5. Cook: Secure the lid on your Instant Pot and set it to manual high pressure for 20 minutes. After the time is up, let the pressure naturally release for 10 minutes, then manually release any remaining pressure.

6. Cool: Carefully remove the monkey bread from the Instant Pot and let it cool for about 10 minutes.

Preparing the Caramel Sauce

7. Make the Sauce: While the monkey bread is cooling, you can prepare the caramel sauce. In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter, and heavy cream. Cook over medium heat until the mixture is smooth and thickened.

8. Drizzle: Once the monkey bread has cooled slightly, drizzle it with the caramel sauce.

And there you have it! A delicious, gooey, sweet treat that’s perfect for breakfast, dessert, or any time you need a little pick-me-up. The combination of cinnamon, apple, pecan, and caramel is truly irresistible. Plus, the Instant Pot makes the process quick and easy, so you can enjoy this decadent delight without spending hours in the kitchen. Happy baking!