Ingredients:

  • 2 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and cut into 16 wedges
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 cans (8 oz each) refrigerated crescent roll dough
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1.5 cups light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 12 oz Mountain Dew soda

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. Peel, core, and slice apples into 16 even wedges. Toss immediately with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to prevent browning.
  3. Unroll crescent roll dough and separate into triangles. Place one apple wedge at the wide end of each triangle and roll tightly. Arrange in two rows of eight in the prepared baking dish.
  4. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk 1 cup unsalted butter (softened), 1.5 cups light brown sugar, and 1 tsp pure vanilla extract.
  5. Spread the butter-sugar mixture evenly over the top of each crescent roll, creating a protective fat barrier.
  6. Pour the Mountain Dew soda carefully around the edges and into the spaces between the dumplings. Do not pour directly over the top to ensure the pastry stays crisp.
  7. Sprinkle 1 tbsp ground cinnamon over everything.
  8. Bake for 45 minutes or until the tops are deep golden brown and the sauce is bubbling and thickened.