Apple Dumplings
User Reviews
4.6
Apple Dumplings
Description
Apple Dumplings start with peeled, cored, and sliced Granny Smith apples, which offer a tart contrast to the sweet glaze. Each apple slice is rolled in crescent roll dough and placed in a baking dish. A mixture of melted butter, sugar, and vanilla is poured evenly over the dumplings, and soda like Mountain Dew or Sprite is added around the edges to create a bubbling syrup during baking. Cinnamon sprinkled on top provides a warm spice note.
Baked at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 40 to 45 minutes, the dumplings develop a golden brown crust while the apples soften inside. Serving with ice cream enhances the dessert with creamy coolness, pairing well with the warm sauce. The soda in the recipe lends a distinctive caramel flavor that complements the cinnamon and vanilla elements.
Ingredients
- 2 apple Granny Smith variety
- 2 (8 ounce) cans crescent rolls canned, plural
- 1 cup butter melted
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- cinnamon to taste
- 1 (12 ounce) can Mountain Dew or Sprite, soda
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray two 9x13 baking dishes with cooking spray.
- Peel and core apples. Cut each apple into 8 slices each. Roll each apple slice in a crescent roll. Place in prepared pan.
- In a small bowl, stir the melted butter, sugar, and vanilla together. Pour entire mixture over apples. Pour Mountain Dew around the edges of the pan. Sprinkle with cinnamon and bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes or until dumplings are golden brown. Serve with ice cream and spoon sauce over the top.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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