There’s nothing more comforting than Ree Drummond’s famous Apple Dumplings—tender baked apples wrapped in flaky pastry, soaked in a sweet, buttery syrup, and spiced with warm cinnamon. This Pioneer Woman classic is the ultimate homemade dessert that tastes like pure nostalgia!
🍏 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✔ Easy to make – Uses simple ingredients for a homespun treat
✔ Gooey, buttery, and spiced to perfection – The syrup soaks into every bite
✔ Perfect for holidays or cozy nights – A crowd-pleasing dessert
✔ Better than store-bought – Fresh apples & flaky pastry make all the difference
🥧 Ingredients
For the Dumplings
2 large Granny Smith apples (peeled, cored & cut into 8 slices each)
2 cans (8-count) refrigerated crescent rolls (or homemade pastry dough)
1 cup (2 sticks) butter
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp cinnamon
½ tsp nutmeg (optional but delicious)
For the Syrup
1 cup Mountain Dew or Sprite (yes, really!—keeps dumplings moist)
Extra cinnamon for sprinkling
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Prep the Apples & Dough
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Peel, core, and slice apples into 16 wedges (8 per apple).
Unroll crescent dough and separate into triangles.
2. Assemble the Dumplings
Place 1 apple slice at the wide end of each dough triangle.
Roll up, tucking in the sides to seal.
Arrange in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
3. Make the Buttery Syrup
In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
Stir in sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg until dissolved.
Pour syrup evenly over dumplings.
4. Add the Secret Ingredient
Slowly pour Mountain Dew/Sprite around the edges (not on top!).
Sprinkle with extra cinnamon.
5. Bake to Golden Perfection
Bake 35-45 minutes until golden brown & bubbly.
Let cool 10 minutes before serving (syrup thickens as it sits).
🍦 Serving Suggestions
À la mode – Top with vanilla ice cream (a must!).
Caramel drizzle – Add homemade or store-bought caramel sauce.
Whipped cream & nuts – For extra decadence.
💡 Pro Tips for the Best Apple Dumplings
🍎 Use tart apples – Granny Smith holds up best.
🧈 Don’t skip the soda – It keeps the dumplings tender.
🔥 Watch the bake time – Ovens vary; look for deep golden color.
🍯 Make extra syrup – For drizzling over ice cream!
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