Description
Sweet peach dumplings from Southern kitchens blend buttery pastry with ripe summer fruit. Warm spices and caramel sauce create a memorable dessert for family gatherings and weekend celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large peach
- 1 (8-count) tube refrigerated crescent rolls
- ¾ cup (170 g) sugar
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ cup (113 g) butter, melted
- 1 ½ tbsps all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup (180 ml) lemon-lime soda
Instructions
- Preparation: Heat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease an 8×8-inch glass baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Peach Preparation: Slice peaches into eight wedges, carefully removing the pit and creating uniform segments for wrapping.
- Dough Technique: Unroll crescent roll dough and wrap each peach wedge within a pastry triangle, forming compact and neat dumplings.
- Flavor Coating: Whisk melted butter, sugar, cinnamon, and flour into a silky glaze. Thoroughly drench each dumpling with this aromatic mixture, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Moisture Enhancement: Gently cascade lemon-lime soda around the dumplings, creating a steamy baking environment that will tenderize the pastry.
- Baking Process: Bake for 35-40 minutes until dumplings transform into golden-brown delicacies with caramelized, crispy edges.
- Serving Suggestion: Serve warm, accompanied by a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream to complement the sweet, buttery pastry.
Notes
- Peach Selection Matters: Choose ripe, firm peaches that hold their shape during baking for the best texture and flavor profile.
- Dough Handling Tip: Work with chilled crescent roll dough to ensure clean, neat wrapping and prevent sticky situations.
- Soda Secret Weapon: The lemon-lime soda creates a magical steam bath, helping dumplings become incredibly tender and infusing subtle sweetness.
- Serving Strategy: Serve immediately after baking to enjoy the crisp pastry and warm, gooey peach center at its absolute peak deliciousness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg