I prepare these delightful treats at least eight times a year because they are both delicious and simple to make. I can almost taste them now!

Step back in time to the sunny, aromatic kitchens of yesteryear with Strawberry Dumplings, a recipe that captures the resourceful and heartfelt cooking of our rural Midwest ancestors. Encased in tender crescent rolls, these delightful treats serve as a tribute to simpler times, where each piece of dough and ripe berry was valued. Easier to make than a pie but equally satisfying, they are perfect for strawberry season or whenever you desire a touch of simplicity and sweetness.

Strawberry Dumplings Recipe

Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients:

1 can of crescent rolls (8 count)

1 pint of fresh strawberries, hulled and halved

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

A pinch of nutmeg

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Additional sugar for sprinkling

Directions: