APPLE DUMPLINGS                                   Lisa Lawrence
2 Granny Smith apples (peeled                  1 3/4 c. sugar
   and cut into 8 wedges each)                    2 tsp. vanilla
1 can Pillsbury Crescent Rolls                   1/4 c. sugar/cinnamon mixture
   (do not use cheaper brand)                      20 oz. Mountain Dew
2 sticks melted butter                                    1/2 c. chopped pecans (optional)

Preheat oven to 350°. Roll each apple wedge into a crescent roll starting at large end of roll. Place in pan. Mix together butter, sugar, vanilla and pour over rolls. Pour Mountain Dew over rolls. Top with sugar/cinnamon and nuts. Bake uncovered to 30-40 minutes. Let sit 10 minutes be­fore serving.