Description
Delight in the comforting, sweet flavors of Pioneer Woman’s Apple Dumplings, featuring tender apple slices wrapped in flaky crescent dough, baked in a buttery cinnamon-sugar syrup with a hint of vanilla and a splash of lemon-lime soda for a unique twist. This easy-to-make dessert is perfect for satisfying your fall cravings or any time you want a warm, nostalgic treat.
Ingredients
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Apple Dumplings
- 1 large apple (Fuji, Granny Smith, or any tart apple)
- 1 can Pillsbury Crescent dough
Syrup
- 1/2 cup butter
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup Mountain Dew (or any lemon-lime soda)
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Prepare the apples: Peel and core the apple, then cut it into 8 equal slices to evenly portion the dumplings and allow for uniform baking.
- Wrap the apple slices: Unroll the crescent dough and wrap each apple slice with a crescent triangle, starting from the wide end, fully encasing each slice to create the dumplings.
- Arrange in dish: Place the wrapped apple slices in the prepared baking dish, spacing them evenly for consistent cooking.
- Make the syrup: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the sugar and cinnamon until fully combined, then add the vanilla extract. Pour this mixture evenly over the wrapped apples in the baking dish.
- Add soda: Carefully pour the Mountain Dew around the edges of the dish, avoiding pouring it directly onto the dumplings themselves, to add moisture and a unique citrusy sweetness.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the dumplings are golden brown and the syrup is bubbly.
- Serve: Serve the apple dumplings warm, ideally topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a luscious finish.
Notes
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith or Fuji for a nice balance of sweetness and tartness.
- Be careful when pouring Mountain Dew to avoid soaking the dumplings directly.
- Serve warm for the best flavor, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and gently reheated before serving.
- You can substitute lemon-lime soda with another carbonated citrus soda if Mountain Dew is unavailable.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
