Luscious Apple Dumplings
Imagine biting into a warm, flaky pastry that gives way to a tender, spiced apple center, all enveloped in a luscious, caramelized sauce that perfectly balances sweetness with a hint of cinnamon. That’s the experience awaiting you with these Luscious Apple Dumplings—a dessert that brings together the nostalgic flavors of homemade apple pie with the ease and convenience of a quick, yet impressive, treat.
These dumplings are the epitome of comfort food, embodying everything we love about fall and cozy gatherings. The simplicity of the ingredients—Granny Smith apples, crescent roll dough, butter, sugar, and a surprising twist of citrus soda—belies the extraordinary depth of flavor and texture that emerges from the oven. As they bake, the butter and sugar meld into a rich sauce that coats each dumpling, while the soda adds a subtle effervescence, helping to create a beautifully golden crust with a slightly sticky finish.
What makes these dumplings truly special is how they combine the rustic charm of a classic dessert with a modern twist, making them both familiar and exciting. The tartness of the Granny Smith apples contrasts beautifully with the sweetness of the sauce, while the cinnamon adds warmth and a touch of spice. The crescent dough, which bakes up crisp and golden on the outside, remains soft and tender around the apple, creating a perfect bite every time.
Ingredients:
2 large Granny Smith apples, peeled and cored.
2 cans (8 oz each) refrigerated crescent roll dough.
1 cup (200g) granulated sugar.
1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, melted.
1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
1 cup (240ml) Mountain Dew or any citrus-flavored soda.
Instructions:
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Step 2
Cut each apple into 8 wedges, giving you 16 pieces in total.
Step 3
Unroll the crescent roll dough and divide it into individual triangles.
Step 4
Place one apple wedge at the wide end of each triangle and roll it up, starting from the wide end and rolling towards the point.
Step 5
Arrange the rolled dumplings in the prepared baking dish.
Step 6
In a medium bowl, mix together the melted butter, sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until well combined.
Step 7
Pour this mixture evenly over the apple dumplings.
Step 8
Carefully pour the Mountain Dew soda along the edges of the baking dish, being sure not to pour directly over the dumplings.
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