Ingredients for Baked Apple Dumpling Surprise
- Granny Smith Apples
- Pillsbury Refrigerated Crescent Dinner Rolls
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Mountain Dew Soda
How to Make Baked Apple Dumpling Surprise
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Peel, core, and halve 6 medium apples (about 3 pounds total).
- Separate 1 can (8 oz) of refrigerated crescent roll dough into 8 triangles.
- Place one apple half on the wide end of each crescent roll triangle.
- Roll the dough tightly around the apple, tucking the point of the triangle under to secure.
- Arrange the apple dumplings in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
- In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1 tablespoon lemon zest.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the butter is melted and the sugar is dissolved.
- Pour the melted butter-sugar mixture evenly over the apple dumplings in the baking dish.
- Bake for 45 minutes, basting with the pan juices every 15 minutes.
- Serve warm, topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Enjoy!
Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor
Want to unlock deeper, more complex flavors? Try toasting your whole spices before grinding them, or blooming ground spices in a little warm oil to enhance their aroma. Deglazing your pan with a bit of stock, wine, or even water after browning ingredients can capture those tasty caramelized bits, adding richness to your dish.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
20 g
Sugar
270g
Fat
77g
Carbs
32g
