The Pioneer Woman, Ree Drummond, is known for her delicious and comforting recipes. Here’s a simple recipe for Pioneer Woman’s Apple Dumplings:
Ingredients:
- 2 large Granny Smith apples, peeled and cored
- 2 cans (8 count each) crescent rolls
- 2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Ground cinnamon, for sprinkling
- 12 oz Mountain Dew (or lemon-lime soda)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Peel and core the apples, then cut each apple into 8 slices.
- Separate the crescent roll dough into triangles.
- Place an apple slice on the wide end of each crescent triangle and roll it up, sealing the edges. Arrange the wrapped apple slices in a buttered 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the sugar and stir until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the butter and sugar mixture over the wrapped apples in the baking dish. Sprinkle with ground cinnamon.
- Pour the Mountain Dew over the dumplings. Note: The soda will create a sweet and bubbly sauce.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until the dumplings are golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve the dumplings warm, spooning some of the sauce over the top.
Enjoy these delightful Pioneer Woman’s Apple Dumplings with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra treat!