Apple Dumplings

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:

  1. Preheat the Oven:
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  1. Prepare the Apples:
  • Peel and core the apples.
  • Cut each apple into 8 slices.
  1. 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.
  1. 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.
  1. 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.
  1. Bake:
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the dumplings are golden brown and the sauce is bubbling.
  1. 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.
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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.