Pumpkin Caramel Sticky Buns
Pumpkin caramel sticky buns are soft, gooey, and full of fall spice. This easy recipe shows you how to bake them perfectly from scratch.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Stand mixer with dough hook (optional)
- Rolling Pin
- 9x13-inch baking dish
- Saucepan
- Spatula
- Serrated knife or dental floss
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Kitchen towel or plastic wrap
Ingredients
- ¾ cup warm whole milk about 110°F
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast 1 packet
- ¾ cup canned pumpkin purée not pumpkin pie filling
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 4 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour plus more for dusting
- 4 tablespoons softened butter
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- ½ cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix warm milk and yeast. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Add pumpkin purée, brown sugar, eggs, melted butter, salt, and cinnamon. Mix well. Gradually add flour until dough forms. Knead 8–10 minutes until smooth and slightly tacky.
- Cover the bowl with a towel. Let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. Set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt butter. Stir in brown sugar and cream. Simmer until slightly thickened (2–3 min). Pour into a greased 9×13-inch dish. Sprinkle pecans over caramel.
- Roll out dough into a 12×16-inch rectangle. Spread with softened butter, then sprinkle filling evenly. Roll into a log, seam-side down.
- Cut into 12 slices using a serrated knife or dental floss. Place rolls over caramel layer in baking dish.
- Cover and let rise 30 minutes or until puffy. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until golden. Let sit 5 minutes before inverting onto a serving tray.
- Spoon any extra caramel over the top and enjoy immediately.
Notes
Optional Nutrition Info (Per Bun Estimate):
Calories: 320
Carbs: 45g
Fat: 13g
Protein: 6g
Sugar: 18g
Fiber: 2g
