Description
These apple crescent dumplings are a delightful dessert, combining flaky dough with tart apples and a rich buttery sauce.
Ingredients
For the Dumplings
- 2 large Granny Smith apples (provides tartness)
- 8 ounces refrigerated crescent roll dough (for a flaky wrap)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted for sauce)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (for sweetness and caramel)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for spice)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (adds depth)
For Baking
- 1 teaspoon unsalted butter (for greasing the dish)
- 1/2 cup lemon-lime soda (for bubbling sauce)
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease the baking dish.
- Wash and peel the apples, then slice them into wedges.
- Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into triangles.
- Wrap each apple wedge in a triangle of dough.
- Arrange the wrapped dumplings seam side down in the baking dish.
- Melt the butter, mix in sugar to create a thick mixture.
- Stir in cinnamon and vanilla extract into the butter mixture.
- Spoon the butter mixture over the dumplings.
- Pour the lemon-lime soda into the baking dish without contacting the dumplings.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until golden brown and apples are tender.
- Allow to rest for 10 minutes before serving warm.
Notes
Serve warm, drizzled with the buttery cinnamon sauce. Pair with ice cream or whipped cream for an indulgent treat.
Equipment
- 9 by 13 inch baking dish
- small saucepan
- vegetable peeler
- clean paper towel
Resting Time: 10 minutes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 dumpling
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 240
- Fat: 13
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 36
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 30