Easy Apple Dumplings
A quick and cozy dessert featuring warm apple wedges wrapped in buttery crescent dough, smothered with a sweet sauce and served warm.
Ingredients
For the Dumplings
- 2 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, cut into 8 wedges each Choose tart apples for the best flavor.
- 2 (8 oz.) cans refrigerated crescent roll dough
For the Sauce
- 1 cup unsalted butter Use high-quality butter for the best flavor.
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar Adjust sweetness to your preference.
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 (12 oz.) can lemon-lime soda (7Up, Sprite, or Mountain Dew) Use good-quality soda for flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Wrap each apple wedge in crescent dough and arrange them in the greased dish, seam side down.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the granulated sugar and vanilla extract, but do not bring to a boil.
- Evenly pour the butter mixture over the dumplings.
- Pour the lemon-lime soda around the dumplings, avoiding pouring it directly on top.
- Sprinkle ground cinnamon uniformly over the entire dish.
Baking
- Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes, or until the dumplings are golden and bubbling.
- Allow to rest for a few minutes and serve warm, optionally topped with a scoop of ice cream.
Notes
Serve warm, and consider adding a scoop of vanilla ice cream or drizzling with caramel sauce for extra indulgence. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.