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A finished bourbon pecan pull apart bread on a platter.

Bourbon Pecan Pull Apart Bread

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Tender biscuit pieces are coated in butter and brown sugar and nestled in with a layer of sticky pecans. Somewhere between a pecan pie and monkey bread, this bourbon pecan pull apart bread is the dessert-- or sweet treat-- for the holidays!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course baking, Breakfast, Dessert, Sweet
Cuisine American, baked good, fusion
Servings 6

Equipment

  • Traeger grill
  • Cast iron skillet
  • Cutting board and knife
  • Microwave safe bowl
  • Large metal bowl
  • Platter

Ingredients
  

  • 2-3 cans refrigerated biscuit dough
  • 1 stick butter
  • 1.5 cups brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp cinnamon
  • 2 cups pecan halves
  • 2 oz bourbon whiskey
  • 1 cup caramel sauce

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your Traeger grill to 425*.
  • Assemble your ingredients and get your big cast iron skillet out.
  • Rub the bottom and sides of the cast iron skillet with an even coating of butter.
  • To the bottom of the pan, add an even thin layer of brown sugar.
  • Top the brown sugar with pecan halves, filling the gaps as possible.
  • Add another layer of brown sugar on top of the pecans.
  • Using a sharp knife, cut the biscuit dough into 1/4ths.
  • Gently shape the biscuit pieces into balls and transfer to a big mixing bowl.
  • Melt the remaining butter and then pour over the dough balls in the bowl.
  • Toss to coat.
  • Add the remaining brown sugar to the bowl along with the cinnamon.
  • Toss to coat and then pour in the bourbon whiskey.
  • Stir to distribute evenly.
  • Arrange the seasoned dough balls in an even layer atop the brown sugar/pecan layer in the pan, ensuring the pieces touch.
  • Transfer the pan to the preheated Traeger and bake for 35 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.
  • Remove the pan from the grill and allow to cool for 10 minutes.
  • Run a butter knife around the perimeter of the pan, releasing the sides.
  • Invert a platter atop the skillet and then carefully flip over to release the bourbon pecan pull apart bread.
  • Warm the caramel sauce in the microwave for 15-30 seconds until runny.
  • Stir in the remaining bourbon whiskey and mix until well combined.
  • Drizzle the bourbon pecan pull apart bread with the bourbon caramel sauce and serve.
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