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Peach Dumpling Recipe

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There are some recipes my sweet mother likes to refer to in their preparation as “easier than falling off a log.”

Friends, this recipe falls into that category, but you would never, ever, ever know it by taking a taste!

If you’re from the South, chances are that the secret ingredient in this recipe won’t cause you to bat an eye, because desserts like this one have been making their rounds at barbecues and church pot lucks around these parts for a couple of years now. If you happen to hail from elsewhere, you will undoubtedly think I’ve lost my marbles when I reveal to you what gives these peach dumplings such a luscious kick.

Ready for it? Mountain Dew.

I’ll be honest: I’m generally the world’s greatest skeptic when it comes to recipes using odd-ball, pre-fab ingredients. I have to say, though, that one bite was all it took to win me over for these little guys, and I have a feeling you’ll feel exactly the same way! 

Peach Dumplings
(from a recent issue of Southern Living)

2 (8-oz.) cans refrigerated crescent rolls
2 pounds fresh, firm, ripe peaches, peeled and quartered (4 large)
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 (12-oz.) can Mountain Dew

Preheat oven to 350°. Unroll crescent rolls and separate into triangles. Place 1 peach quarter on wide end of each triangle; roll up triangles around peaches, starting at wide end. Place, point sides down, in a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch pan. Stir together sugar, butter, and cinnamon, and drizzle over rolls; pour soft drink over rolls. Bake at 350° for 45 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.

Serve with a healthy dollop of Blue Bell Homemade Vanilla ice cream.

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  4. Sue says

    I saw this recipe in the magazine and had it earmarked, but then ate the WONDERFUL peaches before I got around to making it:) I was seriously considering leaving out the soda, but you have convinced me otherwise:)

  5. Jenn Erickson says

    Whoah, Amy, that looks incredible. Peaches are one of my very favorite things about summer, and finding new peach recipes is always a treat! I look forward to trying this one!

  7. Chyrel Bell says

    Hello:
    Will it be ok to substitute canned peach slices in place of the fresh ones, or will it ruin the outcome?

    • Amy @ Positively Splendid says

      Hi, Chyrel! Often, the moisture content of canned fruit is much higher than fresh, so they shouldn’t be used as a substitute. It is, however, perfectly find to use frozen instead of fresh! I hope this helps.