Easy Apple Dumplings with Mountain Dew for Cozy Nights

These Easy Apple Dumplings with Mountain Dew blend nostalgic flavors with easy preparation, making them a crowd-pleasing dessert.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 45

Cooling Time 10

Total Time 1 10

Servings: 8 dumplings

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Dumplings

3 pieces Granny Smith Apples Can substitute with Honeycrisp or Fuji apples.
2 cans Crescent Roll Dough Use gluten-free puff pastry if needed.
1/2 cup Butter Melted for wrapping and sauce.

For the Sauce

1 cup Sugar For sweetness and caramelization.
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor.
1 can Mountain Dew Soda Don't skip for authentic flavor!
1 teaspoon Cinnamon Adds warmth and aroma.

Equipment

Oven
baking dish
saucepan

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and butter a 13x9 inch baking dish.
Peel, core, and slice the Granny Smith apples into wedges, aiming for about 8 wedges per apple.
Unroll the crescent roll dough into triangles and wrap each apple wedge snugly with the dough.
Melt 1/2 cup of butter and stir in 1 cup of sugar until combined. Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla and pour over the dumplings.
Carefully pour the Mountain Dew around the edges of the dish and sprinkle cinnamon over the top.
Bake in the oven for 30 to 45 minutes until golden brown and bubbling.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool for about 10 minutes before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1dumplingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Serve with vanilla ice cream or caramel sauce for an indulgent treat.

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