Description
Pioneer Woman’s Apple Dumplings deliver pure comfort wrapped in golden, buttery pastry. Mountain-fresh apples nestle in flaky layers, swimming in a caramel-like sauce that promises sweet indulgence with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 large Fuji apple (or another tart variety)
- 1 can of Pillsbury crescent dough
Sweeteners and Flavoring:
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup (118 milliliters) 7-Up soda
Binding and Moisture:
- ½ cup (113 grams) melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and generously coat an 8×8 inch baking dish with butter or non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Carefully peel the apple and slice it into 8-10 uniform wedges, using a paper towel to absorb any excess moisture completely.
- Gently unroll the crescent roll dough and separate into individual triangular sections, carefully wrapping each apple wedge with a dough triangle, ensuring complete coverage.
- Arrange the dough-wrapped apple wedges compactly in the prepared baking dish, creating a neat arrangement.
- In a small saucepan, melt butter over low heat, then incorporate granulated sugar and ground cinnamon, stirring until the mixture becomes smooth and well-combined.
- Remove the butter mixture from heat and stir in vanilla extract, creating a rich, aromatic sauce.
- Evenly drizzle the cinnamon-sugar sauce over the wrapped dumplings, ensuring each piece is generously coated.
- Gently pour the carbonated beverage (7-Up) around the edges of the baking dish, which will create a delightful caramelized effect during baking.
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, watching for a golden-brown exterior and fully puffed dough.
- Verify doneness by checking that the apple wedges are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Remove from the oven and allow the dumplings to cool for 5-10 minutes, which helps them set and become easier to handle.
- Serve warm, optionally accompanied by a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent dessert experience.
Notes
- Sweeten your kitchen adventure with this nostalgic dessert that transforms simple ingredients into a magical treat.
- Crescent roll dough becomes a magical wrapper for tender apple wedges, creating a delightfully easy pastry.
- Cinnamon-sugar sauce provides a rich, indulgent coating that caramelizes beautifully during baking.
- Unexpected 7-Up adds a surprising fizzy touch that helps create a light, bubbling syrup around the dumplings.
- Vanilla ice cream makes the perfect creamy companion, melting softly against the warm, golden-brown pastry.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg