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Apple Dumplings

A comforting dessert featuring golden crescent-wrapped apples baked in a bubbling cinnamon-sugar syrup, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Apples
  • 2 large large apples, peeled and cored (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp) Use firm apples so they hold their shape.
Dough and Toppings
  • 2 cans (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough A wonderful time-saver and easy to wrap.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter Use unsalted so you control the saltiness.
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup lemon-lime soda (such as Sprite or 7UP) Brings light sweetness and a bit of lift.
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar Optional, for topping.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and butter a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Slice each apple into 8 wedges, then wrap each wedge in a triangle of crescent dough.
  3. Place wrapped apples seam-side down in the dish, leaving space between them for the syrup to bubble.
Making the Syrup
  1. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat, then whisk in granulated sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and a pinch of salt.
  2. Pour the warm butter mixture evenly over the wrapped apples, then pour the lemon-lime soda around them without pouring it directly over.
  3. If desired, sprinkle the dumplings lightly with brown sugar before baking.
Baking
  1. Bake for 35–40 minutes until crescents are golden and syrup is bubbling.
  2. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

For the best flavor, serve warm and consider adding a scoop of ice cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce. Leftover dumplings can be reheated or served over pancakes or in hot oatmeal.