Get ready to transform your dessert game with these irresistible Apple Dumplings that are so ridiculously easy, you'll wonder why you've never made them before! Imagine golden, buttery crescent rolls hugging tender apple wedges, swimming in a magical sweet sauce that'll make your taste buds dance. This classic American dessert is the perfect blend of simplicity and pure indulgence - ready in under an hour and guaranteed to impress everyone from kids to grandparents.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 50 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 2 large apples, peeled and cored
- 1 package refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup Mountain Dew
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a 9x13 inch baking dish by lightly greasing it with butter or cooking spray.
- Wash, peel, and core the apples. Cut each apple into 4 equal wedges.
- Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate into individual triangles.
- Wrap each apple wedge completely in a crescent roll triangle, stretching and pinching the dough to seal it entirely around the apple.
- Arrange the wrapped apple dumplings in the prepared baking dish, ensuring they are not touching each other.
- In a separate mixing bowl, combine melted butter, sugar, and ground cinnamon. Stir until well mixed.
- Pour the butter-sugar mixture evenly over the wrapped apple dumplings.
- Slowly pour the Mountain Dew around the edges of the baking dish, covering the bottom of the pan.
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the dumplings are golden brown and the sauce has thickened.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes before serving. The sauce will continue to thicken as it cools.
- Serve warm, optionally topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Tips
- Choose firm, crisp apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best texture and flavor.
- Make sure to seal the crescent roll dough completely around each apple wedge to prevent leaking during baking.
- The Mountain Dew might sound unusual, but it creates a magical, caramel-like sauce that's absolutely delicious.
- For extra richness, serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
- Let the dumplings rest for 10 minutes after baking to allow the sauce to thicken and set perfectly.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator and reheat in the oven to maintain the crispy texture.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 276kcal
Carbohydrates: 42g
Protein: 1g
Fat: 13g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Cholesterol: 27mg
