Apple Dumplings 

This is one of my favorite recipes and one of the most popular dishes that I’ve ever served.  For years these apple dumplings were a tradition at our homecoming gatherings.

People always ask for the recipe and are shocked when I tell them the ingredients include…Mountain Dew! Believe it or not, the soda and butter combine to make a sweet almost carmel like sauce.

I was given this recipe by my eighty-something years young great-aunt. I thought it sounded like a terrific recipe to try. A couple of weeks later, a similiar recipe showed up in Everyday with Rachael Ray magazine. Who knew my aunt was so cutting edge?

I’ve been told that Sprite or 7 Up can substitute for the Mt. Dew.

Apple Dumplings 

8 oz can of crescent rolls
2 apples, cored and cut into 8 wedges (I use Golden Delicious)
1 stick butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
3/4 cup Mountain Dew

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Unfold the crescent rolls. Place an apple wedge on the wide end of each piece of dough and roll up; place the dumplings in an 8 inch square baking dish.

 

In a saucepan, melt the butter with the sugar and cinnamon over medium heat. Stir in the Mountain Dew. It will foam a bit. Pour the mixture on the dumplings. Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes; remove the foil and bake 15 minutes longer.

Delicious served warm and little dab of ice cream can really set them over the top.

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