Pioneer Woman’s Apple Dumplings Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 whole Granny Smith apples
- 2 cans (8 ounces each) crescent roll dough
- 2 sticks butter
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 can (12 ounces) Mountain Dew soda
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the Apples:
- Peel and core the apples.
- Cut each apple into 8 slices.
- Wrap the Apples:
- Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate into triangles.
- Place an apple slice on the wide end of each dough triangle.
- Roll the dough around the apple slice, starting at the wide end, and tuck in the edges.
- Place the rolled apple dumplings in a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Make the Sauce:
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the sugar and stir until well combined.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and cinnamon.
- Pour the sauce over the apple dumplings in the baking dish.
- Add the Soda:
- Pour the Mountain Dew around the edges of the baking dish, not directly over the dumplings. This will help create a rich, caramel-like sauce as it bakes.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the dumplings are golden brown and the sauce is bubbling.
- Serve:
- Serve the apple dumplings warm, with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream if desired.
Tips:
- Granny Smith Apples: Their tartness pairs well with the sweetness of the dough and sauce.
- Mountain Dew: The soda adds a unique flavor and helps create a deliciously sweet sauce.
- Make Ahead: You can assemble the dumplings ahead of time and bake just before serving.
FAQs:
- Can I use a different soda?
While Mountain Dew is traditional, you can experiment with other lemon-lime sodas or even ginger ale. - What if I don’t have crescent roll dough?
Puff pastry or homemade dough can be used as alternatives, though the texture will be slightly different. - Can these be made gluten-free?
Yes, simply use a gluten-free dough option and ensure the soda you use is also gluten-free.