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Carolina Eats-Apple Dumplings

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If you’re craving a cozy, crowd-pleasing dessert that tastes like home, Deborah Lane’s Apple Dumplings are just what you need. Wrapped in crescent rolls and baked in a bubbling cinnamon-butter sauce—with an unexpected splash of Mountain Dew—this recipe is the perfect combination of sweet, tart, and indulgent.

📝 Ingredients:

  • 2 Granny Smith apples

  • 1 (16 oz) can of crescent rolls

  • 1½ cups sugar

  • 1½ sticks of butter

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  • 1½ teaspoons vanilla flavoring

  • 1 (12 oz) can of Mountain Dew

  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

 Instructions:

  1. Preheat and Prep:
    Grease a 9×13 glass baking dish and set it aside. Preheat your oven to 350°F.

  2. Slice the Apples:
    Peel, core, and cut each apple into 8 wedges.

  3. Wrap the Wedges:
    Separate the crescent rolls. Place one apple wedge at the wide end of each triangle and roll it up. Place each dumpling into the prepared dish.

  4. Make the Sauce:
    Melt the butter in a saucepan, then stir in the sugar and vanilla flavoring until well combined. Pour this mixture evenly over the dumplings.

  5. Add the Secret Ingredient:
    Pour the Mountain Dew around the edges of the dish (not directly over the dumplings) to create a light, fizzy caramel sauce as it bakes.

  6. Bake:
    Sprinkle cinnamon over the top, then bake for about 30 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.

  7. Serve:
    Serve warm, optionally topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an irresistible finishing touch.

💡 Deborah’s Tips:

  • These dumplings are best served fresh and warm, but they also reheat beautifully.

  • Want to mix things up? Try using pears or peaches instead of apples for a delicious twist.

From her kitchen to yours, Deborah Lane’s Apple Dumplings are the definition of comfort food with a creative spark. Whether it’s a potluck, holiday gathering, or just a cozy night in—this dessert is always a winner.