Easy Peach Dumplings

These Easy Peach Dumplings are a delightful and simple dessert perfect for any occasion. Made with canned peaches wrapped in crescent roll dough, then baked in a buttery cinnamon-sugar sauce and topped with vanilla ice cream, this dish offers a comforting and delicious treat that will impress your family and guests.

Ingredients:

• 2 (15-ounce) cans peaches, drained
• 2 (8-ounce) packages refrigerated crescent roll dough
• 1 cup (2 sticks) butter
• 2/3 cup granulated sugar
• 2/3 cup brown sugar
• 3 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 ½ cups Sprite or citrus soda
• Vanilla ice cream, for serving

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven:

• Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and thoroughly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

1. Prepare Crescent Dough:

• Open the crescent roll packages and separate the dough into triangles.

1. Assemble Dumplings:

• Place one or two peach slices (depending on their size) at the wide end of each dough triangle. Sprinkle with a pinch of cinnamon.
• Roll the dough around the peach slices, starting from the wide end and moving toward the point, ensuring the peach is completely enclosed.
• Place the assembled dumplings into the prepared baking dish. Repeat with the remaining dough and peach slices.

1. Make Butter Mixture:

• Melt the butter in a large bowl and combine it with the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and remaining cinnamon. Mix until smooth.

1. Add Butter Mixture and Soda:

• Using a large spoon, pour the butter mixture evenly over the dumplings.
• Pour the Sprite around the edges of the dish, avoiding the tops of the dumplings to ensure a crispy crust.

1. Bake:

• Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and crispy on top.

1. Serve:

• Serve the peach dumplings warm, topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent treat.

Tips:

• Dough: Ensure the dough is securely wrapped around the peaches to prevent them from unrolling during baking.
• Butter Mixture: Pour the butter mixture evenly to coat all dumplings for a consistent flavor.
• Soda: Pouring the soda around the edges helps create a caramel-like sauce at the bottom while keeping the tops of the dumplings crispy.
• Variations: You can experiment with different types of canned fruits like apples or pears for a variation in flavor.
• Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave before serving.

Enjoy these Easy Peach Dumplings with their rich, buttery sauce and the delightful combination of warm peaches and crispy crescent dough. Perfect for a quick and impressive dessert!