Pioneer Woman’s Apple Dumplings
Ingredients:
– 2 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 8 wedges each
– 2 cans (8 oz each) refrigerated crescent roll dough
– 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, melted
– 1 1/2 cups (300 g) granulated sugar
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– 1 can (12 oz) lemon-lime soda (like Sprite or 7-Up)
Instructions:
1. **Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Dish:**
– Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
– Grease a 9×13-inch (23×33 cm) baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
2. **Wrap the Apples:**
– Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into triangles.
– Place an apple wedge at the wide end of each triangle and roll it up, pinching the edges to seal as much as possible.
– Place each rolled apple dumpling in the prepared baking dish.
3. **Make the Sauce:**
– In a medium bowl, mix the melted butter, sugar, and vanilla extract until combined. The mixture will be grainy, which is fine.
– Pour the butter mixture evenly over the apple dumplings.
4. **Add the Soda and Sprinkle with Cinnamon:**
– Pour the lemon-lime soda around the edges of the baking dish, not directly on top of the dumplings. This creates a delicious sauce as it bakes.
– Sprinkle the tops of the dumplings with ground cinnamon.
5. **Bake the Dumplings:**
– Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the dumplings are golden brown and the sauce is bubbly.
6. **Cool Slightly and Serve:**
– Let the dumplings cool for a few minutes before serving. They’re best served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
Tips:
– **Apple Variety:** Granny Smith apples work best due to their tartness, which balances the sweetness of the sauce, but you can use other firm apples like Honeycrisp or Fuji if preferred.
– **Soda Substitute:** For a slightly less sweet option, you can use club soda instead of lemon-lime soda.
Enjoy!
These **Pioneer Woman’s Apple Dumplings** are a wonderfully easy and irresistible dessert that tastes like fall in every bite. The combination of buttery dough, tender apples, and a sweet cinnamon sauce makes this dish a family favorite!