Sweet & Easy Crescent Roll Apple Dumplings

These incredible apple dumplings combine the convenience of store-bought crescent rolls with fresh apples and a buttery cinnamon-sugar sauce. They’re deceptively simple but taste like they’re made from scratch!

Essential Ingredients

For the Dumplings:

• 2 cans crescent roll dough (8 count each)
• 2 large Granny Smith apples
• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 can (12 oz) Mountain Dew or Sprite

Optional Garnishes:

• Vanilla ice cream
• Caramel sauce
• Chopped pecans
• Ground cinnamon
• Whipped cream

Step-by-Step Method

Step 1: Initial Prep

1. Preheat oven to 350°F
2. Grease 9×13 baking dish
3. Peel and core apples
4. Cut each apple into 8 wedges
5. Unroll crescent dough

Step 2: Dumpling Assembly

1. Place apple wedge on wide end of dough
2. Roll dough around apple
3. Tuck in sides as you roll
4. Place in baking dish
5. Space evenly
6. Repeat with remaining dough and apples

Step 3: Sauce Creation

1. Melt butter in saucepan
2. Add sugar and cinnamon
3. Stir until well combined
4. Remove from heat
5. Stir in vanilla
6. Pour over dumplings

Step 4: Final Steps

1. Pour soda around edges of pan
2. Avoid pouring directly on dumplings
3. Bake 35-40 minutes until golden
4. Baste occasionally with pan sauce
5. Cool 10 minutes before serving

Pro Tips

1. For Perfect Results:

• Keep crescent dough cold
• Use firm, tart apples
• Don’t skip the soda
• Baste during baking

1. Make-Ahead Tips:

• Prepare up to sauce step
• Add soda just before baking
• Best served warm

Storage Guidelines

• Best eaten same day
• Refrigerate leftovers up to 3 days
• Reheat gently in oven
• Don’t freeze assembled dumplings

Common Issues Solved

If Dumplings Are:

• Too Dry: Add more sauce while baking
• Too Sweet: Use less sugar or diet soda
• Not Golden: Brush with butter before baking
• Too Dark: Cover loosely with foil

Variations

1. Apple Options:

• Honeycrisp
• Pink Lady
• Braeburn
• Jonagold

1. Flavor Additions:

• Add nutmeg
• Sprinkle with brown sugar
• Include chopped nuts
• Add raisins

Perfect for:

• Quick desserts
• Holiday treats
• Family gatherings
• Weeknight sweets

These dumplings are ideal when you want something special but don’t have time for complicated recipes. The combination of flaky crescent rolls, tender apples, and buttery sauce creates an irresistible dessert that everyone will love!

Remember:

• Keep ingredients cold until ready to use
• Don’t overbake
• Serve warm
• Add toppings just before serving

Last modified: December 28, 2024