Pioneer Woman’s Apple Dumplings recipe is a classic and delicious dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. Here’s how to make it:
Ingredients:
For the dumplings:
- – 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled and cored
- – 2 cans (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent rolls
- – 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- – 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- – 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- – 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- – 12 ounces (1 can) lemon-lime soda (such as Sprite or 7-Up)
For serving:
– Vanilla ice cream (optional)
– Ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick cooking spray.
2. Cut each peeled and cored apple into 8 wedges. Set aside.
3. Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into triangles.
4. Place one apple wedge on the wide end of each crescent roll triangle. Roll up the dough around the apple wedge, tucking the ends underneath to seal. Place the wrapped apple wedges in the prepared baking dish, arranging them in a single layer.
5. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract until well combined. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is bubbly.
6. Pour the butter-sugar mixture evenly over the apple dumplings in the baking dish.
7. Slowly pour the lemon-lime soda around the edges of the baking dish, avoiding pouring directly over the dumplings.
8. Bake the apple dumplings in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the dumplings are golden brown and the sauce is bubbling and caramelized.
9. Remove the baked apple dumplings from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.
10. Serve the warm apple dumplings with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, if desired. Sprinkle with ground cinnamon for extra flavor.
11. Enjoy your Pioneer Woman’s Apple Dumplings as a delicious and comforting dessert!
These apple dumplings are sure to be a hit with family and friends. They’re simple to make yet incredibly flavorful and satisfying.