Trisha Yearwood’s Apple Dumplings are a quintessential Southern comfort dessert. This recipe combines tender, buttery dough wrapped around sweet, tart apples, all baked in a rich, buttery cinnamon sauce. It’s the perfect treat for a cozy evening, especially when served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients:
For the Dumplings:
- 2 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 8 wedges each
- 2 cans (8 oz each) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 can (12 oz) lemon-lime soda (like Sprite or 7-Up)
For Serving (Optional):
- Vanilla ice cream
- Caramel sauce