Hello everyone! Today, I’m excited to share with you one of my all-time favorite recipes – Apple Dumplins. Now, if you’re wondering what exactly an Apple Dumplin is, let me paint you a picture. Imagine tender, juicy cooking apples, enveloped in buttery crescent dough, drenched in a sugary-cinnamon syrup, all baked to perfection. Every bite is a delightful explosion of flavors that will make you reach out for seconds and maybe even thirds! What’s best? This is a recipe that’s incredibly easy to put together. Perfect for those days when you need a comforting dessert but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen. This recipe is a family favorite, and it’s been passed down through generations. Its roots lie in Southern American cuisine, where it’s traditionally served as a dessert. The unique addition of Mountain Dew gives it a zesty twist, adding to the depth of flavors. Honestly, I can’t get enough of it, and I’m sure you’ll love it too. So, without further ado, let’s get baking!
Ingredients
- 2 cans refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
- 2 Granny Smith cooking apples, peeled and cut in 8 pieces
- 2 sticks margarine
- 1 1/2 c. sugar
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 1 12 oz. can regular Mountain Dew, not diet
Baking Instructions
- Place 1 apple slice in each triangle of the crescent dough. Roll from large end to smaller.
- Place all rolled up slices in a 9 X 13 inch baking dish.
- In a small saucepan, melt margarine, then stir in sugar and cinnamon.
- Pour this mixture over all the rolled up slices and then pour Mountain Dew over all and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.
- Good served with ice cream.
Calorie: 350
Total cooking time: 45 minutes
Difficulty level: Easy
Once Upon a Time in My Kitchen
Yesterday, I decided to try my hand at making Apple Dumplins, and oh boy, it was quite the journey. Now, before you start worrying, no fires were started and no fingers were lost – so that’s a win!
A Twist of Fate with the Ingredients
I gathered my ingredients: 2 cans of refrigerated crescent dinner rolls, 2 Granny Smith apples peeled and cut into 8 pieces (I felt like a surgeon, skilled with a knife, creating perfect apple specimens), 2 sticks of margarine, 1 1/2 cups of sugar (I promise, I didn’t inhale any), 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, and my secret weapon, a 12 oz. can of regular Mountain Dew. Yes, you read that right, Mountain Dew – not diet, we don’t do half measures here!
Rollin’, Rollin’, Rollin’
Firstly, I had to place one apple slice in each triangle of the crescent dough. This part was easy, like playing Tetris but with apple slices and rolls. I rolled them from the large end to the smaller, and placed all the rolled-up slices in a 9 X 13-inch baking dish. It looked like a battalion of tiny apple-filled croissants, ready for battle.
A Sugarcoated Situation
Next, it was time for the sweet stuff. I melted the margarine in a small saucepan, then stirred in the sugar and cinnamon. The aroma that filled my kitchen was pure bliss! I poured this mixture over all the rolled-up slices. It was like a delicious, sticky rainfall over my crescent hill.
The Soda Pop Plot Twist
Now for the part that still makes me giggle. I poured Mountain Dew over everything. Yes, the soda pop. The look on my cat’s face was priceless. She probably thought I’d finally lost it. But trust me, this unconventional addition brings a tangy twist that makes these dumplins absolutely delectable.
The Final Countdown
The grand finale was baking this concoction at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. As the minutes ticked by, the aroma became even more intoxicating. I felt like a kid waiting for the bell at the last day of school. Ding! Finally, my Apple Dumplins were ready.
The Taste of Victory
I took them out of the oven, and they looked like little golden nuggets of joy. I served them with a scoop of ice cream (because why not?) and took the first bite. The combination of crisp apples, flaky rolls, sweet cinnamon sugar, and the unexpected tang of the Mountain Dew was divine. My taste buds were throwing a party, and everyone was invited.
In conclusion, my dumplins quest was a success, and I learned an important lesson along the way. Sometimes, the most bizarre ingredients can create the most delicious results. Just don’t tell my dentist about the sugar part, alright?
