Description
Trisha Yearwood’s apple dumplings deliver pure comfort through a classic Southern dessert. Flaky pastry wraps around sweet apples, creating a warm, nostalgic treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Granny Smith apples
- 1 can (8 oz / 226 g) crescent rolls
- 1 cup (227 g) butter
- 1 ½ cups (300 g) sugar
- ½ cup (118 ml) Sprite or 7UP
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheating: Elevate the oven to 350°F, establishing the perfect thermal environment for the apple dumplings.
- Apple Preparation: Core and quarter the apples with precision, creating uniform wedges that will nestle gracefully within the pastry.
- Dumpling Assembly: Drape each apple segment with a crescent roll triangle, rolling from the wide base and sealing the edges meticulously to prevent any filling escape.
- Positioning: Arrange the wrapped apple parcels in a 9×13 inch baking dish, positioning them with careful symmetry.
- Sauce Creation: Merge butter, sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon in a saucepan, whisking until the mixture transforms into a glossy, caramel-like elixir that promises rich flavor intensity.
- Sauce Application: Generously pour the fragrant sauce over the dumplings, ensuring each pastry receives a thorough, luxurious coating.
- Liquid Enhancement: Gently stream Sprite or 7UP around the dish’s perimeter, creating a moisture-rich environment that will contribute to the dumplings’ tender texture.
- Final Touches and Baking: Dust with a whisper of nutmeg, then bake for 35-45 minutes until the exterior achieves a golden-brown radiance and the apples surrender to a perfect softness.
Notes
- Prepare Apples Precisely: Core and slice apples into uniform wedges to ensure even cooking and perfect texture throughout each dumpling.
- Seal Crescent Rolls Securely: Carefully wrap apple wedges, pinching edges tightly to prevent filling from leaking during baking and maintain structural integrity.
- Create Caramel Sauce Carefully: Melt butter and mix ingredients thoroughly to develop a rich, smooth sauce that enhances the dumplings’ overall flavor profile.
- Liquid Magic Technique: Pour Sprite or 7UP around the edges to create a magical steaming effect that keeps dumplings moist and adds a subtle lightness to the dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-45 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg