All American Apple Dumplings

Dear [NAME],

Summertime is coming to an end and there are early signs of fall. It's time to put away our summer clothes! Turn off the air conditioner! Hurrah! Football season has finally arrived!

For us Labor Day brings parades, festivals, speeches, and picnics. Just as Memorial Day heralds the beginning of summer vacations, to most Americans Labor Day signals the waning of summer.

On this Labor Day, don't be a workaholic! Take a well deserved rest and enjoy your family! I hope you and yours have a fun and safe Labor Day!

Sincerely,

[NAME]
[TITLE]

All American Apple Dumplings

2 large Granny Smith apples, peeled and cored

2 (10 oz) cans refrigerated crescent roll dough
1 cup butter
1½ cups white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 (12 fluid oz) can or bottle Mountain Dew soda

Preheat the oven to 350º. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Cut each apple into eight wedges and set aside. Separate the crescent roll dough into triangles. Roll each apple wedge in crescent roll dough starting at the smallest end. Pinch to seal and place in the baking dish. Melt butter in a small saucepan and stir in the sugar and cinnamon. Pour over the apple dumplings. Pour the Mountain Dew soda over the dumplings. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown. Carry to the picnic and enjoy!