Friday, November 21, 2014

Apple Dumplings 101

Last week, I searched for the perfect pound cake. I did it by searching 'perfect pound cake' into Google. Because that just seems to work most of the time. Anyway, I clicked the link to Ree Drummond's literal Perfect Pound Cake, and for some reason she decided to mention something about her sinful Apple dumplings that should not exist. All I could say was, count me in!

This week I finally decided to make this delicious recipe, cutting it in half. The only ingredients included an apple, crescent roll dough, butter, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and Mountain Dew (I used 7up because that's also what I need to make the pound cake.) I didn't believe this soggy creation would turn into a light, buttery, sweet, crisp and soft treat. It was amazing. It was perfection. And I think everyone who isn't concerned with diet issues should try it. 

Cut an apple into 8 slices. 

Roll slices in the crescent roll dough and place in a pan. 

Melt butter, add sugar and stir a little. Add vanilla and stir completely. Pour butter mixture over dumplings. 

Pour 7 up around edges (but really over the whole thing) and sprinkle cinnamon on top. 

Bake 40 minutes in a 350 degree oven. 

Enjoy!

I used 1 honey crisp apple, 1 stick of butter, 3/4 cup of sugar, 1 can of crescent dough, one capful of spice islands vanilla, and enough cinnamon to taste. Here is a link to the original recipe from the Pioneer Woman herself. 


You'll see i deviated a little from the recipe, but the point is to make it your own and make it for yourself.

With love,
Cookie