Apple Dumplings Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 large apple (a tart variety like Granny Smith is preferred)
• 1 can Pillsbury Crescent dough
• 1/2 cup butter
• 2/3 cups sugar
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup (6 oz.) 7-Up or any similar carbonated drink

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven and Prep Dish:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
   • Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and set aside.
2. Prepare the Apples:
   • Peel and core the apple. Cut into 8-10 wedges.
   • Pat the apple wedges dry with a paper towel.
3. Wrap the Apples:
   • Separate the crescent dough into triangles.
   • Place an apple wedge on the wide end of each triangle and roll it towards the pointed end, enclosing the apple.
   • Pinch the ends to seal and place the dumpling in the prepared baking dish.
4. Make the Sauce:
   • In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
   • Stir in the sugar and cinnamon, and cook until the mixture thickens slightly.
   • Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Assemble:
   • Pour the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the dumplings in the baking dish.
   • Pour the 7-Up around the edges of the dumplings, being careful not to pour it over the dough to prevent it from becoming soggy.
6. Bake:
   • Place the baking dish in the preheated oven.
   • Bake for 35-45 minutes or until the dumplings are golden brown and the dough is cooked through.
7. Cool and Serve:
   • Remove the dumplings from the oven and let them cool slightly on a wire rack.
   • Serve warm, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.

Enjoy your homemade apple dumplings with the comforting blend of soft baked apples and flaky pastry, topped with a sweet, vanilla-infused sauce