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Rustic Pioneer Woman Apple Dumplings Recipe

Rustic Pioneer Woman Apple Dumplings


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  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 9 1x

Description

Pioneer Woman Apple Dumplings blend buttery pastry with cinnamon-spiced apples in a Southern classic dessert. Mountain-fresh Granny Smith apples nestled in flaky crescent roll dough create a simple yet irresistible sweet treat you’ll crave repeatedly.


Ingredients

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  • 2 Granny Smith apples
  • 2 cans (8 oz or 226 g) refrigerated crescent roll dough
  • 1 cup (2 sticks or 226 g) salted butter
  • 1 ½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 8 oz (237 ml) citrus-flavored soda (such as Mountain Dew)
  • Ground cinnamon, for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Preparation Setup: Activate oven to 350F (175C) and generously butter a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Apple Transformation: Peel, core, and slice apples into eight uniform wedges, then meticulously wrap each segment within a crescent pastry triangle, rolling from broad base to pointed tip.
  3. Arrangement Technique: Position wrapped apple parcels strategically within the prepared baking vessel.
  4. Sauce Crafting: Melt butter in a saucepan, integrate sugar until slightly granulated, then blend in vanilla extract to create a harmonious sweet mixture.
  5. Liquid Infusion: Pour the buttery-sweet sauce uniformly over dumplings, then delicately stream carbonated beverage around the dish’s edges without disturbing the pastry bundles.
  6. Flavor Enhancement: Sprinkle ground cinnamon across the surface for aromatic depth.
  7. Baking Process: Slide the dish into the preheated oven, allowing dumplings to metamorphose into golden-brown delicacies over 40-45 minutes.
  8. Serving Ritual: After emerging from the oven, let dumplings rest briefly, then plate with caramelized sauce drizzled generously and optionally crown with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

Choose Fresh Apples: Select crisp, firm varieties like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best texture and flavor in your dumplings.

Prevent Pastry Tearing: Handle crescent roll dough gently and keep it slightly chilled to avoid ripping when wrapping apple segments.

Control Sauce Consistency: Simmer butter and sugar mixture briefly to create a light caramel that coats dumplings without becoming overly thick or burnt.

Customize Dietary Needs: Swap crescent rolls with gluten-free pastry and use alternative sweeteners like coconut sugar for dietary restrictions while maintaining the recipe’s classic taste profile.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 9
  • Calories: 392
  • Sugar: 29 g
  • Sodium: 360 mg
  • Fat: 22 g
  • Saturated Fat: 14 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 43 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 2 g
  • Cholesterol: 45 mg