This Mountain Dew apple dumplings recipe may sound a little strange, but trust us: this is one of the most decadent, nearly sinfully good recipes that we have ever come across.

Flaky crescent rolls and a huge helping of butter make this recipe dangerously delicious. We recommend using Granny Smith apples; a less tart apple can make the apple dumplings too sweet, while Granny Smiths provide just the right amount of tang.

“Oh, my Goodness!! Who knew that fresh apples, crescent roll dough, and citrus soda could make such a wonderful treat! My son-in-law is diabetic, so I reduced the butter to 3/4 stick of butter melted with 1/2 cup of Splenda sugar blend, and used Diet Mountain Dew. Wonderful!

Of course I do feel the need to start with a word of caution for those of you, who despite the name “Mountain Dew Apple Dumplings,” were expecting some sort of whole-food-clean-eating-organic-gluten-free-or-otherwise-healthy dessert. It is not healthy in any way. It is full of preservatives and white sugar and probably even some high-fructose-corn-syrup. If this bothers you, just click away now! For the rest of you, keep reading. This is one quick & easy recipe you will want to whip up again and again!

Ingredients

• 2 Granny Smith apples
• 2 cans crescent rolls
• 1 cup butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Cinnamon to sprinkle
• 1 can Mt. Dew

Directions

Peel, core and cut apples into 8 slices each
Roll one slice into each crescent roll
Place in 9×13 lightly buttered pan
Melt butter, add sugar and vanilla stir lightly
Pour over rolls
Sprinkle with cinnamon
Open and pour Mt. Dew around the edges of the pan.

Bake @ 350 for 40 minutes.