Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of Crescent Roll Apple Dumplings, a quick and easy dessert that combines tart apples, flaky crescent rolls, and a rich cinnamon caramel sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this recipe is sure to delight your taste buds.
Ingredients
- Granny Smith Apples: 2, peeled, cored, and sliced into eighths
- Crescent Roll Dough: 1 can (8 rolls)
- Butter: 1/2 cup, unsalted
- Brown Sugar: 1/2 cup, packed
- Ground Cinnamon: 1 tsp
- Vanilla Extract: 1 tsp
- Lemon-Lime Soda: 1 cup (e.g., Sprite or 7-Up)
- Kosher Salt: Pinch
- Lemon Juice (optional): To prevent apple slices from browning
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven
Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 13” x 9” baking dish with butter. - Prepare Apples
- Peel, core, and slice the apples into eighths.
- Toss slices with lemon juice if desired.
- Assemble Dumplings
- Unroll crescent dough; separate into triangles.
- Place an apple slice on the wide end of each triangle and roll snugly.
- Arrange dumplings in the prepared baking dish, leaving space between them.
- Make Caramel Sauce
- In a saucepan, combine butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Heat on medium, stirring until smooth.
- Pour and Add Soda
- Drizzle caramel sauce evenly over the dumplings.
- Pour lemon-lime soda around the edges of the dish, avoiding direct contact with the dumplings.
- Bake
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until dumplings are golden and the sauce bubbles.
- Serve
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream and extra sauce drizzled on top.
Notes
- Swap apples for peaches or pears for a variation.
- Add nutmeg or allspice for a spiced version.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven to restore crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
