Dessert
Peach Dumplings That Taste Like Summer in Every Bite 
... from Aunt Sandy's Kitchen
- Serves: 8 peach dumplings
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 35 to 40 minutes
- Resting Time: 5 to 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Calories: 258 Calories each
These easy Peach Dumplings wrap fresh peach wedges in refrigerated crescent roll dough and bake them in a buttery cinnamon-vanilla sauce. Lemon-lime soda bubbles around the dumplings as they bake, helping create a warm, sweet sauce while the crescent rolls turn golden brown on top.
This simple peach dessert requires only seven ingredients and can be prepared with fresh, canned, or frozen peaches. Serve the dumplings warm with sauce spooned from the baking dish, or add vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an easy summertime dessert.
🛒 Ingredients
Peach substitution: Instead of one fresh peach, use 8 firm canned peach slices or 8 thawed frozen peach slices. Drain the peaches thoroughly and pat them dry before wrapping.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven. Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Lightly coat an 8-by-8-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Prepare the peaches. Halve and pit the peach. Cut each peach half into four equal wedges to make eight wedges total.
- Separate the crescent dough. Open the crescent roll package and separate the dough into eight triangles.
- Wrap the peach wedges. Place one peach wedge on the wide end of each dough triangle. Roll the dough around the peach toward the pointed end. Gently pinch the seams to help seal the dough.
- Arrange the dumplings. Place the wrapped peach dumplings seam-side down in the prepared baking dish, leaving a little space between them.
- Make the butter sauce. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in the sugar until evenly combined. The mixture may remain slightly grainy. Remove it from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Add the butter mixture. Spoon or pour the butter and sugar mixture evenly over the peach dumplings.
- Add the soda. Slowly pour the lemon-lime soda around the outside edges and between the dumplings. Avoid pouring it directly over the tops so the crescent dough can brown.
- Add the cinnamon. Sprinkle the ground cinnamon evenly over the tops of the dumplings.
- Bake. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the crescent rolls are deeply golden brown and the sauce is bubbling around the edges.
- Rest. Remove the baking dish from the oven and let the dumplings rest for 5 to 10 minutes. The sauce will thicken slightly as it cools.
- Serve. Serve the peach dumplings warm with some of the sweet sauce spooned over each serving. Add vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, if desired.
Enjoy!
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Recipe Notes
- Fresh peaches: Choose a peach that is ripe but still firm enough to hold its shape during baking.
- Canned peaches: Use eight well-drained slices. Peaches packed in juice are preferable because peaches in heavy syrup can make the finished sauce excessively sweet.
- Frozen peaches: Thaw completely, drain, and pat dry before wrapping them in the crescent dough.
- Do not pour soda over the dough: Pour it around and between the dumplings. Saturating the tops can prevent them from browning properly.
- Watch the color: The crescent rolls should be golden brown, not pale. Pale dough may still be underbaked around the peaches.
- Let the dumplings rest: The sauce is very hot when it comes out of the oven and thickens as it rests.
- Best serving temperature: These dumplings are best served warm rather than piping hot.
- Storage: Cover and refrigerate leftovers for up to three days. The crescent dough will soften during storage.
- Reheating: Reheat individual servings in the microwave or warm several dumplings in a covered baking dish at 325°F until heated through.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make peach dumplings with canned peaches?
Yes. Use eight firm canned peach slices. Drain them thoroughly and pat them dry before placing them on the crescent dough. Peaches packed in juice will produce a less sugary dessert than peaches packed in heavy syrup.
Can I use frozen peaches?
Yes. Thaw the frozen peach slices completely, drain away the excess liquid, and pat them dry. Too much moisture can make the crescent dough soft around the peaches.
What does lemon-lime soda do in peach dumplings?
The soda combines with the butter and sugar as the dumplings bake, creating a bubbling peach-flavored sauce around the crescent rolls.
Can I use Mountain Dew instead of Sprite or 7UP?
Yes. Sprite, 7UP, Mountain Dew, or another lemon-lime soda can be used. Mountain Dew may give the sauce a slightly stronger citrus flavor and a deeper color.
Why are my peach dumplings soggy?
Sogginess is usually caused by peaches that were not drained, soda poured directly over the dough, overcrowding the pan, or removing the dumplings before the crescent rolls were fully golden brown.
Can peach dumplings be prepared ahead of time?
They are best assembled shortly before baking. Preparing them too far ahead allows moisture from the peaches and sauce to soak into the unbaked crescent dough.
How should I serve peach dumplings?
Serve them warm with sauce from the baking dish spooned over the top. Vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or a light dusting of powdered sugar can be added before serving.
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