Ideal Peach Pastries

Ingredients

2 medium-sized peaches, cut into four pieces and pitted (or use canned peaches if preferred)
1 pack of Pillsbury crescent roll dough (8 ounces)
1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
1/3 cup white sugar
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3/4 cup Fresca citrus-flavored soda
Vanilla ice cream (optional)

Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly coat an 8×8-inch baking dish with non-stick spray.
Unroll the crescent dough and separate it into 8 triangles.
Place a peach slice near the smaller end of each triangle, then roll it up, ensuring the edges are sealed. Arrange these in the prepared baking dish.
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter. Add both sugars and cinnamon, stirring until smooth.
Drizzle the butter mixture evenly over the dough-wrapped peaches.
Gently pour the Fresca around the dumplings to achieve a crispy outer layer during baking.
Bake for approximately 35 minutes, or until the pastries are golden and the peaches are tender when pierced with a fork. Allow them to cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Enjoy these delightful peach pastries warm, paired with vanilla ice cream for a decadent dessert, or savor them as a special breakfast treat.

There’s no need to peel fresh peaches, as their skins soften during baking. However, if you prefer, you can peel them.
If using canned peaches, a 29-ounce can of peach halves is ideal.
Fresca adds a refreshing citrus flavor without additional calories. Alternatively, you can use 7-Up, Sprite, or Mountain Dew, but note that this may slightly alter the calorie content.
For larger gatherings, double the ingredients and bake in a 9×13-inch pan.

Calories: 181 per serving