How to Make a Pumpkin Pecan Braid

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Pumpkin-Pecan Braid

Turn simple ingredients in your pantry – canned pumpkin, spices and pecans – into the perfect holiday morning dish.

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Pumpkin-Pecan Braid

Turn classic holiday pantry ingredients--canned pumpkin, spices, pecans--into a lazy-morning treat. This braid comes together easily with crescent roll dough, and the aroma will surely be a wake-up call for your family!

Prep Time: 20 Min
Total Time: 50 Min
Makes: 6 servings

INGREDIENTS

3/4 cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 egg, separated
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 can (8 oz) Pillsbury® refrigerated crescent dinner rolls or 1 can (8 oz) Pillsbury® Crescent Recipe Creations® refrigerated seamless dough sheet

1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 to 3 teaspoons milk
1 tablespoon chopped pecans

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Tips for Entertaining

Plan, Plan, Plan: Never underestimate the power of preparing in advance.

Do the math: Plan on 4 to 5 appetizers per guest for each hour of your party.

Shop Smart: Write down the needed ingredients and prepared foods; double-check your pantry to see what you have on hand; check coupons; group the list by store and even by aisle for a speedy trip.