My new found love: Apple Dumplings

For Thanksgiving, my wonderful Grammie Chlarson made apple dumplings. I don't think I've ever had them before, and if I have then I definitely don't remember. Once I took a bite of one of those mouthwatering dumplings, I swear my life changed! I don't know why I was never introduced to them before because they are now my new favorite dessert... yes it even beats cheesecake for me! Too bad it's more of a holiday dessert, even though you could make it whenever but it's not the same. My other favorite dessert is usually only made during the holiday season as well, and that's a pumpkin roll. My mom and I made a pumpkin during Thanksgiving and it made me so happy :) Although these desserts should only be eaten sparingly so you don't die an early death, I am thankful for them sooooo much and I will definitely be including them in my holiday seasons hopefully for years to come!

I treated my roommates to apple dumplings yesterday for Sunday dinner. And I even saved a couple for Luke and Geoff because I'm nice like that! We topped it off with vanilla ice cream, and I swear we were all in heaven!

Of course I have to show them off!
Before....

... and after! Don't they look so scrumptious?


Make them for yourself, I promise it will be one of the best things you do! They are so easy to make! Here's the link I used from The Pioneer Woman's web site. There's pictures and she shows you step by step how to make one of the best desserts ever!

http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2008/02/apple_dumplings/

Enjoy :)