Description
Trisha Yearwood’s apple dumplings deliver southern comfort with mountain-fresh simplicity. Warm cinnamon-wrapped apples nestled in buttery pastry create a sweet embrace that draws friends and family around her cherished table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 Granny Smith apples
- 1 can (8 ounces / 226 grams) crescent rolls
Sweeteners and Sauce Components:
- 1 cup (227 grams) butter
- 1 ½ cups (300 grams) sugar
- ½ cup (118 milliliters) Sprite or 7UP
Spices and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Warmly welcome your oven to 350°F, creating an inviting baking atmosphere for the delectable apple dumplings.
- Transform crisp apples into delicate wedges by carefully peeling and sectioning them into four equal parts, ensuring uniform cooking and elegant presentation.
- Gracefully envelop each apple wedge within the soft embrace of a crescent roll triangle, starting from the broader end and gently pinching the edges to create a secure seal.
- Artfully arrange the bundled apple treasures in a spacious 9×13 inch baking vessel, preparing them for their flavor transformation.
- Craft a luxurious sauce by melting butter and harmoniously blending sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon until the mixture reaches a silky, caramel-like consistency.
- Lovingly cascade the aromatic sauce over the waiting dumplings, ensuring each morsel receives a generous coating of sweet potential.
- Tenderly introduce Sprite or 7UP around the dish’s perimeter, allowing the liquid to gently nestle beneath the dumplings without disturbing their carefully constructed layers.
- Conclude the preparation with a whisper of nutmeg, adding a subtle warmth and depth to the emerging dessert.
- Allow the dumplings to bake for 35-45 minutes, watching for a golden exterior and sensing the apples softening into a state of delectable surrender.
Notes
- Unexpected fizzy magic happens when soda creates a delightful syrupy base during baking.
- Crescent roll wrapping technique transforms simple apples into a decadent dessert with minimal effort.
- Warm spices like nutmeg and cinnamon elevate this classic comfort dish, making every bite irresistibly cozy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 446
- Sugar: 29 g
- Sodium: 410 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 44 mg