Pumpkin and Apricot Cinnamon Rolls

Combine apricots and 1 cup water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

Remove from heat, cover and let stand for 10 minutes.

Working over a small bowl, drain apricots well, reserving soaking liquid. (You should have 1/2 cup.

Adjust the amount accordingly by discarding some, or adding more warm water.)

Transfer apricots to a food processor, add pumpkin and 1 teaspoon of the cinnamon and purée until almost smooth.

Cover and refrigerate until chilled.

When soaking liquid is lukewarm (105° to 110°F), sprinkle yeast over the top and let sit until a bubbly foams forms, about 5 minutes.

In a large bowl, stir together flour, oat bran, salt and remaining 1 teaspoon cinnamon.

Add yeast mixture and almondmilk and stir to form a shaggy dough.

Turn out onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes.

Dust the inside of a large bowl with flour and place dough in the bowl.

Cover and let sit in a warm spot until dough is doubled in size, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

On a floured surface, roll out dough into a 14x18-inch rectangle.

Spread pumpkin mixture evenly over dough and sprinkle with pecans.

Roll up snugly to form an 18-inch log, seam side down.

Cut into 24 equal slices, trimming off the end pieces, if you like.

Arrange on the prepared baking sheet and let rest in a warm spot until nearly doubled in size, about 1 hour.

Position the baking rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat to 350°F.

Bake until rolls are puffed and golden brown, about 25 minutes.

Drizzle with honey (if using) and serve warm.