Simple Apple Dumplings

In the search for a quick dessert to use up a few items I had on hand, I came across this simple recipe.

Simple Apple Dumplings

1 granny smith apple

1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough

1/2 cup butter, melted

3/4 cup sugar

1/2 tsp cinnamon

3/4 cup Sprite, Ginger Ale, or Mountain Dew

Preheat oven to 350. Grease a 8" or 9" square baking pan.

Cut apple into 8 wedges. Remove core and peel.

Separate the roll dough into triangles. Starting at the small end, roll each apple wedge into a triangle of dough. Place into baking dish.

Combine butter, sugar, and cinnamon. Pour over the dumplings. Pour desired soda pop over dumplings.

Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until dumplings are golden brown.

Serve immediately, topped with vanilla ice cream.

Quick & Easy Applesauce

It's a bit hard to make applesauce look appealing in a picture, but I promise this is delicious. It's really quick too! This is a great way to use up apples that are getting past their prime. Serve the applesauce warm with a bit of whipped cream to make a fairly healthy dessert, or plain for breakfast.

Applesauce

4 Granny Smith apples

1/2 cup water

2-4 Tbsp sugar

1/2 tsp cinnamon

Whipped cream (if desired)

Cut apples into wedges. Remove seeds and peels. Chop into pieces.

Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan. Cover and cook over medium heat for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Mash with a potato masher, fork, or electric mixer immediately.

Serves 2