Country Apple Dumplings
Prep time: 15 mins | Bake time: 35–45 mins | Yields: 16 dumplings
Ingredients
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2 cans (8 oz each) refrigerated crescent roll dough
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2 large Granny Smith apples (peeled, cored, and cut into 8 wedges each)
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1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks)
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1 ½ cups granulated sugar
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1 tsp ground cinnamon
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 can (12 oz) Mountain Dew (or similar lemon-lime soda)
Instructions
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Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
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Wrap: Roll each apple wedge in one crescent roll triangle, starting from the wide end. Place them in the baking dish in two rows.
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The Sauce: Melt the butter in a saucepan. Stir in the sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla until just combined (it will be thick).
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Pour: Spoon the butter mixture over the dumplings.
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The Secret Step: Pour the Mountain Dew all around the edges and down the center of the pan (do not pour it directly over the top of the dough if you want them crispy).
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Bake: Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the pastry is cooked through.
Why it works
The bottom of the rolls becomes soft and “dumpling-like” from the soda and butter, while the tops stay flaky and crisp. It’s best served warm with a big scoop of vanilla bean ice cream!