
Why Make This Recipe
Grandma’s Apple Dumplings are a warm and cozy dessert that tastes like home. They are full of soft baked apples, wrapped in flaky dough, and topped with a sweet cinnamon syrup. This recipe is a family favorite that brings comfort and happiness to any meal.
These apple dumplings are easy to make and use simple ingredients you probably already have. They are perfect for fall, but taste amazing any time of the year. Whether you’re baking for your family, a potluck, or just for yourself, this dish always brings smiles.
Another great reason to make this recipe is how delicious it smells while baking. Your kitchen will be filled with the scent of apples, cinnamon, and butter. It’s like a warm hug in the form of a dessert.
How to Make Grandma’s Apple Dumplings
Ingredients:
- 2 whole Granny Smith apples
- 2 cans (8 oz each) crescent rolls
- 2 sticks butter
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 can (12 oz) Mountain Dew soda
Directions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Peel and core the apples. Cut each apple into 8 slices.
- Open the crescent rolls and separate them. Wrap each apple slice in a crescent triangle.
- Place all wrapped apple slices in a buttered 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter. Add the sugar and vanilla, then stir until combined but not smooth.
- Pour the butter mixture over the apple dumplings.
- Pour the Mountain Dew all around the edges of the pan. Don’t pour directly over the dumplings.
- Sprinkle cinnamon evenly on top.
- Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Serve warm with ice cream or enjoy them plain.
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