Description
Delight in these easy-to-make Crescent Roll Apple Dumplings featuring tender apple wedges wrapped in buttery crescent dough and baked to golden perfection. This comforting American dessert combines warm cinnamon-sugar flavors with a sweet lemon-lime soda glaze, perfect for cozy fall nights or anytime you crave a nostalgic treat.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Dumplings
- 2 large apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and cut into 8 wedges
- 2 cans (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent roll dough
For the Sauce
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 can (12 ounces) lemon-lime soda (such as Sprite or 7UP)
Instructions
- Prepare the Oven and Baking Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking and catch the sauce as it bakes.
- Wrap the Apple Wedges: Take each apple wedge and carefully wrap it with one crescent roll triangle, making sure the seam is sealed and placed seam-side down in the prepared baking dish for even cooking.
- Make the Butter Sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract, cooking just until everything is combined but not boiling, to create a flavorful glaze.
- Pour the Sauce and Soda: Evenly pour the warm butter mixture over the wrapped apples. Then, slowly pour the lemon-lime soda around the dumplings in the dish (avoiding pouring directly on them) to add a bubbly sweetness during baking.
- Bake the Dumplings: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the crescent rolls are golden brown and the sauce is bubbly and caramelized.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and let the dumplings cool slightly to set the sauce before serving warm. They pair wonderfully with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent treat.
Notes
- Best served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream to complement the cinnamon and buttery flavors.
- For a variation, substitute pears for apples or add a pinch of nutmeg to the cinnamon mixture for extra spice.
