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Pioneer Woman Apple Dumplings Recipe

Pioneer Woman Apple Dumplings Recipe


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  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 8 1x

Description

Sweet comfort meets nostalgic charm in these Pioneer Woman apple dumplings, wrapped in buttery pastry and swimming in a cinnamon-vanilla sauce. Warm memories and homestyle baking come together, promising pure dessert bliss you can savor with every delightful spoonful.


Ingredients

Scale

Fruits:

  • 2 Granny Smith apples

Dough:

  • 2 cans (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent roll dough

Sauce and Seasonings:

  • 1 cup (2 sticks or 226 grams) salted butter
  • 1 ½ cups (300 grams) granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 ounces (237 milliliters) citrus-flavored soda (such as Mountain Dew)
  • Ground cinnamon, for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to a moderate temperature of 350F (175C) and generously coat a 9×13-inch baking vessel with butter to prevent adhesion.
  2. Carefully remove the protective skin from apples and extract their cores, then segment each fruit into eight uniform wedges.
  3. Delicately unroll the crescent pastry, separating each triangular section with precision.
  4. Position an apple segment at the broader base of each pastry triangle and meticulously roll towards the pointed terminus, completely enveloping the fruit.
  5. Strategically arrange the wrapped fruit parcels within the prepared baking dish.
  6. Initiate sauce creation by gently melting butter in a saucepan over medium thermal intensity.
  7. Incorporate sugar into the melted butter, stirring until a slightly granulated texture emerges.
  8. Infuse the mixture with vanilla extract, blending until harmoniously combined.
  9. Cascade the buttery-sweet concoction uniformly across the nestled dumplings.
  10. Gently pour the citrus-infused carbonated beverage along the dish’s perimeter, carefully avoiding direct contact with the pastry bundles.
  11. Softly dust the surface with a delicate layer of ground cinnamon.
  12. Transfer the dish to the preheated oven, allowing the dumplings to transform into a golden-hued delicacy over 40-45 minutes.
  13. Once emerged from the oven, permit the dumplings a brief cooling interlude.
  14. Serve while warmth persists, lavishly spooning the accompanying caramelized sauce over each individual portion.
  15. For ultimate indulgence, accompany with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a billowing cloud of whipped cream.

Notes

  • Choose firmer apple varieties like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for best texture and hold their shape during baking.
  • Roll crescent dough tightly around apple slices to prevent unwrapping and ensure even cooking.
  • Adjust sugar quantity for diabetic-friendly version by using alternative sweeteners like stevia or reducing total sugar content.
  • Create gluten-free option by substituting crescent rolls with gluten-free pastry dough or almond flour-based wrapper.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 8
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 30 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg
  • Fat: 24 g
  • Saturated Fat: 14 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 45 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 2 g
  • Cholesterol: 50 mg