caremal apple dumpling

Ingredients (Serves 6–8)

For the dumplings

• 2 large Granny Smith apples
• 2 cans refrigerated crescent roll dough
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)

For the caramel sauce

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Liquid

• 1 cup lemon-lime soda (Sprite or 7UP)

Optional toppings

• Vanilla ice cream
• Extra caramel sauce
• Chopped pecans or walnuts

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 baking dish.
2. Peel, core, and cut apples into 8 wedges each. Toss with cinnamon and nutmeg.
3. Separate crescent dough into triangles. Wrap each apple wedge in dough and place in baking dish.
4. In a saucepan, melt butter. Stir in brown sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon until smooth.
5. Pour caramel mixture over dumplings.
6. Pour soda around the edges of the pan.
7. Bake uncovered for 35–45 minutes until golden brown and bubbling.
8. Spoon sauce over dumplings before serving.