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Ingredients
- 2 Granny Smith apples
- 2 8 oz cans crescent rolls
- 1 c butter melted
- 1 c sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Cinnamon to taste
- 1 12 oz can Mountain Dew soda (or Sprite)
Instructions
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Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray two 9×13 baking dishes. With cooking spray.
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Prepare the Apples: Peel and core the apples. Cut each apple into 8 slices. Wrap each slice in a crescent roll. And place it in the prepared baking dish.
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Make the Sauce: In a small bowl. Mix the melted butter, sugar, and vanilla extract. Pour this mixture evenly. Over the wrapped apples. In the baking dishes.
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Add Soda and Cinnamon: Pour Mountain Dew. Or Sprite. Around the edges of the pan. Being careful not to wash away the sugar mixture. Sprinkle cinnamon over the top.
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Bake: Place the baking dishes in the preheated oven. And bake for 40-45 minutes. Or until the dumplings are golden brown. And the pastry is puffy.
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Serve: Enjoy the dumplings warm. Ideally with a scoop of ice cream. And some of the sauce from the pan. Spooned over the top.
Notes
To enjoy these Classic Baked Apple Dumplings gluten-free. Simply substitute the crescent rolls. With a gluten-free crescent roll dough. Which you can find at most grocery stores. Also, ensure that your vanilla extract is certified gluten-free. As some brands may contain additives. These straightforward swaps. Allow you to indulge in the cozy, comforting flavors of this dessert. While sticking to a gluten-free diet.