Quick Apple Dumplings

Quick Apple Dumplings

(8 dumplings)

Ingredients:

2 large Granny Smith Apples

1 (8 count) pkg. Refrigerated Crescent Roll Dough

¼ tsp. Ground Cinnamon

½ cup Unsalted Butter

1 cup Sugar

1 cup Fresh Orange Juice

1 tsp. Vanilla Extract

½ cup Pecans, finely chopped

Directions:

Peel the apples and then quarter each apple. Cut out the core and ends of each piece and set aside. Unroll the crescent dough and separate into the 8 wedges. Place one piece of apple on the wide end and roll-up towards the narrow end. Repeat the process with all 8 pieces of apple. Place them in a greased or sprayed 8 inch square baking dish. Sprinkle all 8 with the cinnamon and set aside. In a medium sauce pan over medium-high heat, combine the sugar and orange juice. Bring to a boil and remove from the heat. Add in the vanilla and then pour over the dumplings in the pan. Top with the chopped pecans and place in a pre-heated 350 degree oven for about 30 minutes or until crust is golden brown and apples are done. Serve warm.

Note: Vanilla ice cream goes very well with the warm dumplings too.

Note: You can use other apples depending on your likes and availability. But it is best to use an apple like the granny smith because they hold up better.

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