Description
Craving something sweet, warm, and easy to make? These *Crescent Roll Apple Dumplings* are the ultimate cozy dessert! With tender apple wedges wrapped in flaky crescent dough, all baked in a bubbling, buttery cinnamon syrup, they’re the perfect mix of tart and sweet. Whether you’re after a quick breakfast idea, a fuss-free dessert, or delicious fall dinner ideas, this easy recipe fits every occasion. Great for parties, holidays, or just a cozy night in, it’s a must-try for all lovers of classic food ideas.
Ingredients
2 large Granny Smith apples (peeled, cored, sliced into 8 wedges each)
2 (8-ounce) cans refrigerated crescent roll dough
1 cup unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup lemon-lime soda (such as Sprite or 7UP)
Pinch of salt
Optional: additional cinnamon sugar for sprinkling on top
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Peel, core, and slice each apple into 8 wedges, then pat dry.
3. Unroll crescent dough and wrap each apple wedge starting from the wide end, sealing tightly.
4. Place wrapped apple dumplings seam-side down in the baking dish.
5. In a saucepan, melt the butter, then stir in sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and vanilla until blended.
6. Pour the butter mixture evenly over the dumplings.
7. Pour the soda around the dumplings—not on top—to create syrup during baking.
8. Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden brown and bubbling.
9. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving.
10. Serve warm with ice cream or a drizzle of the syrup from the pan.
Notes
Brown the butter slightly before adding the sugar for a deeper, nutty flavor.
Don’t pour soda directly over the dumplings—pour it around the sides for better texture.
For a flavor twist, try using pears or adding a dash of clove or allspice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 dumpling
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg