The “Must-Make” 4-Ingredient Peach Dumplings
“I’ve been making these for years and people lose their mind over them every time. They seem like a special homemade treat, but even my 10-year-old can make them by herself. A FABULOUS dessert that couldn’t be easier!”
This recipe relies on a few clever kitchen shortcuts to create a dessert that tastes like a labor-intensive peach cobbler. The secret lies in using refrigerated crescent rolls to wrap juicy peaches, which are then baked in a sweet, bubbly sauce.
Why This Recipe is a Total Crowd-Pleaser
- Kid-Friendly Prep: As mentioned, this is so simple that children can lead the way in the kitchen.
- The “Magic” Sauce: The combination of butter, sugar, and citrus soda creates a thick, caramelized syrup that defies logic.
- Pantry Staples: You likely have most of these ingredients in your kitchen right now.
What You Will Need
| Quantity | Item | Note |
| 2 cans (8 oz each) | Refrigerated Crescent Rolls | The “pastry” base. |
| 2 cans (15 oz each) | Sliced Peaches | Drained (or use fresh slices if in season). |
| 1 cup | Unsalted Butter | Melted. |
| 1.5 cups | Granulated Sugar | For that perfect caramelization. |
| 1 tsp | Ground Cinnamon | For warmth and aroma. |
| 12 oz | Mountain Dew or 7-Up | The “secret ingredient” for the sauce. |
Instructions
1. Wrap the Peaches
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Unroll the crescent roll triangles. Place one or two peach slices at the wide end of each triangle and roll it up toward the point. Arrange the rolls in your baking dish in even rows.
2. Prepare the Butter Mixture
In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter, sugar, and cinnamon. It will be thick and grainy—this is exactly what you want.
3. The Pour-Over
Spoon the butter and sugar mixture evenly over the tops of the crescent rolls. Finally, pour the soda around the edges and in the spaces between the rolls. Note: Do not pour the soda directly over the top of the rolls, or they won’t get that signature golden-brown crisp.
4. Bake to Perfection
Bake for 35–45 minutes. You are looking for a deep golden brown on the pastry and a bubbling, thickened sauce at the bottom.
5. Serve it Warm
These are best served straight from the oven. The bottom of the dumpling will be soft and “dumpling-like,” while the top remains flaky and crisp.
Pro-Tips for Success
- Add a Scoop: This dessert is practically incomplete without a large scoop of vanilla bean ice cream. The cold cream against the hot, syrupy peaches is perfection.
- Don’t Over-Soak: Pouring the soda around the rolls rather than over them is the key to maintaining that flaky top texture.
- Variations: You can easily swap the peaches for apple slices or even canned apricots for a different twist on this classic.
