Mountain Dew Apple Dumplings Recipe - Cleverly Simple (2024)

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Mountain Dew Apple Dumplings

Oh my stars. This apple dumpling recipe made with Mountain Dew is amazing! I first tasted the goodness at a neighborhood party. I could seriously not get enough. My neighbor was kind enough to pass along the recipe, and not only is this delicious it is SO easy to make. That is a big winner in my book.

We may have made this three times last week. Yes. We made it for a neighbor to enjoy with a homemade dinner after surgery. After smelling the awesome sauce we then made it for ourselves. The following night we had a birthday party to attend and made it again to bring to the party. Again, it was a hit.

Trust me. It can’t get more delicious with this amount of easiness.

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Crescent Roll Apple Dumplings Ingredients

Here’s what you need to make this goodness.

  • 2 Granny Smith Apples
  • 2 Cans Crescent Rolls (8 oz each)
  • 2 SticksButter
  • 1 1/2 CupSugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla
  • Cinnamon
  • 1 Can of Mountain Dew Soda (12 oz)

The crescent rolls make this a seriously easy recipe. Pop the can, man. (Anyone else feel a bit of anxiety before the can opens? Asking for a friend.) And then wrap each individual sliced granny smith apple within the crescent roll. I like to slice my apples into eight pieces which means you’ll have 16 little dumplings.

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After placing the dumplings into a pan, melt the butter and add the sugar and stir. Once well mixed add the vanilla. Pour over the dumplings. Then, pour the mountain dew around the edges of the mt. dew apple dumplings.

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Sprinkle with cinnamon and enjoy! They are best served warm right away with a topping of vanilla ice cream.

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Mountain Dew Apple Dumplings


Course Dessert

Cuisine North American

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes minutes

Servings 8

8

Mountain Dew Apple Dumplings recipe made with crescent rolls and granny smith apples. Best served warm topped with vanilla ice cream.

Ingredients

  • 2 granny smith apples
  • 16 oz crescent rolls
  • 16 Tablespoons butter
  • 1 1/2 Cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 12 oz Mountain Dew soda

Instructions

  • Peel and core the Granny Smith Apples. Cut each apple into 8 slices each. Roll each slice of apple into a crescent roll. Place apples that are wrapped into a grease 9×13 pan.

  • Melt the butter. Add the sugar and stir. Add vanilla to the butter mixture.

  • Pour the butter/sugar/vanilla mixture over the apple dumplings. Pour the Mountain Dew around the edges of the pan.

  • Bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with cinnamon.

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Nutrition

Serving: 2crescent wrapped apples | Calories: 587kcal | Carbohydrates: 71g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 634mg | Potassium: 57mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 53g | Vitamin A: 724IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg

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  1. Mountain Dew Apple Dumplings Recipe - Cleverly Simple (5)Lois says

    Can I make the dumplings the day before and then just warm them up

    • Mountain Dew Apple Dumplings Recipe - Cleverly Simple (6)Lynette Rice says

      The dumplings are best and crisp right out of the oven and fresh.

      Reply

  2. Mountain Dew Apple Dumplings Recipe - Cleverly Simple (7)Gaga says

    Mountain Dew Apple Dumplings Recipe - Cleverly Simple (8)
    Perfect Fall breakfast sweet or dessert, family loved it

    Reply

  3. Mountain Dew Apple Dumplings Recipe - Cleverly Simple (9)Jesse Wilson says

    Learned this recipe years ago in South Arkansas. But the recipe is slightly different. It is better with the cinnamon mixed in with the sugar and butter. Then it bakes into the Cresent rolls and apples. The key to these is not washing the sugar off of the dumplings when pouring the Mt Dew in the pan. Only pour around the edges and down the middle of the pan. Don’t pour directly on the dumplings. Use a little bit of the Mt Dew to wash the bowl out that you mixed the butter and sugar in.
    Took them to a family function and there are never any left over. Now they are a staple of every get together. If you don’t get any on the first round, you’re not getting any. Perfect with a scoop of vanilla Ice Cream. Now my nieces work together to make them at every holiday. If you want to bring something that is a hit and everyone will rave over, this is the dish.
    Cooking time can be a trick depending on your oven. Minimum 45 minutes @ 350*. Sometimes if your oven is off, you need to raise it to 425 degrees. The longer you cook them, up to 50 minutes, the thicker the sugar/Mt Dew mix becomes. It becomes a thick syrup if done right. If you want any for later, back 2 batches. One for yourself and one to take to the party.

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    • Mountain Dew Apple Dumplings Recipe - Cleverly Simple (10)Lynette Rice says

      Thanks for all the information! I also love it with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream. 🙂

      Reply

  4. Mountain Dew Apple Dumplings Recipe - Cleverly Simple (11)Rachel says

    Lynette, can you half the recipe?

    Reply

  5. Mountain Dew Apple Dumplings Recipe - Cleverly Simple (12)Patricia A Nyhart says

    should I pour out the pop that is left in pan after cooking?
    & remove dumplings from pan so don’t get mushy??

    Reply

    • Mountain Dew Apple Dumplings Recipe - Cleverly Simple (13)Lynette says

      The sugary mixture will solidify, so there is no need to remove the apple dumplings from the pan. They are best served right away, but you can reheat and have the same great flavor. As for the remaining pop – you can drink it – but you won’t need it for the recipe.

      Reply

  6. Mountain Dew Apple Dumplings Recipe - Cleverly Simple (14)Jamie says

    Mountain Dew Apple Dumplings Recipe - Cleverly Simple (15)
    I made this and it was wonderful!
    I used diet ginger ale instead .
    I added a tsp of cream cheese to the apple slice before wrapping in dough.

    Reply

  7. Mountain Dew Apple Dumplings Recipe - Cleverly Simple (16)Phyllis Farries says

    Love this recipe!!! Was wondering about being able to freeze it? And if so what should I do? I know some recipes say freeze then cook and some say cook then freeze and warm. Waining for your answer. Thanks!!

    Reply

  8. Mountain Dew Apple Dumplings Recipe - Cleverly Simple (17)Persnickety says

    A great recipe I can’t wait to try out. I love apples and cinnamon, and especially dumplings!

    I came up with a related recipe for Apple Dumplings in a cinnamon sauce. While different from your own, I think mine is a unique take on the dish. I’m new to the Food Blog scene and would love some feedback from a pro like you. Check out my recipe if have time.

    http://persnicketypanhandler.blogspot.com/2013/10/apple-dumpling-with-cinnamon-sauce.html

    Reply

    • Mountain Dew Apple Dumplings Recipe - Cleverly Simple (18)Rachel says

      Can you half this recipe?

      Reply

Mountain Dew Apple Dumplings Recipe - Cleverly Simple (2024)

FAQs

Can I use Mountain Dew for cooking? ›

Mountain Apple Cobbler

Buttery and sweet, with a hint of citrusy flavor, this cobbler's sauce is made with a whole can of Mountain Dew. And since the topping is made with canned crescent rolls, it only takes a few minutes to throw together.

What is the origin of apple dumplings? ›

Apple dumplings are believed to be native to the northeastern United States, around Pennsylvania. Often found among the delicious Amish recipes, it is frequently eaten as a breakfast item, too. However, they are also regularly eaten as a dessert and sometimes served with ice cream.

What do you mix with Mountain Dew? ›

The best liquor to mix with Mountain Dew is rum, tequila or gin. All three go well in citrus based beverages & will tone down the overly sweet & acidic flavor. Mix-ins could include a twist of lime, a wedge of pineapple or even maraschino cherries.

Why does canned Mountain Dew taste different? ›

According to many people, in the canned form, soda tastes a bit milder as compared to bottled. This is because of the reason that the can is made out of aluminum and has a polymer lining, which could absorb some flavor.

Why did Cracker Barrel stop serving apple dumplings? ›

Another sweet treat that got dumped from Cracker Barrel menus was the Baked Apple Dumpling. In some ways, the dumpling was a victim of the coronavirus pandemic, as Cracker Barrel had to downsize its menu following supply chain issues after the virus.

Why are dumplings gummy? ›

If you overcook your dumplings in the steamer or when boiling, the dough of the wrappers will have a gummy texture that isn't very pleasant, and your filling might get dry and tough. If you overcook them in the pan, you risk a similar gummy texture on top and a bitter, burnt crust on the bottom.

How has apple dumplings changed over time? ›

Originally, apple dumplings used to be boiled and steamed in water or juice. The German word “dampf” means steam. Original recipes for dumplings described dropping them into boiling water, but today, people tend to bake dumpling desserts in the oven, spicing them up with cinnamon or nutmeg and a little lemon zest.

Can you use Mountain Dew as a mixer? ›

With its powerful flavor and high sugar content Mountain Dew is too overpowering as a universal mixer, but there are ways to incorporate it into a co*cktail successfully. The Dew goes best with proportionately powerful ingredients like spiced rum and orange juice.

Can you cook with soda? ›

These recipes are here to prove that sodas aren't just for drinking. They can also be used for cooking, baking, and slow cooking. In the South, sodas are often the not-so-secret ingredient in a range of recipes, both savory and sweet.

Does hard Mountain Dew taste like Mountain Dew? ›

For a drink that clocks in with the same ABV (5 percent) and calories (100) of a White Claw, there's a whole lot more flavor. And since it's a pretty solid approximation of Mountain Dew, you already know and probably like those flavors. This isn't rolling the dice with calamansi or blood orange.

What does Mountain Dew Rise taste like? ›

Both the Orange Breeze and Strawberry Melon flavors blend together into something vaguely fruity, which eventually gives way to what I swear is a familiar Mountain Dew bite at the end.

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