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Crescent Roll Apple Dumplings

Crescent Roll Apple Dumplings are a delightful dessert featuring tender crescent dough wrapped around sweet, spiced apples, topped with a buttery sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dumpling Ingredients
  • 2 cans refrigerated crescent roll dough Flaky and buttery dough that envelops the apples.
  • 2 medium apples (peeled, cored, and sliced) Choose firm apples for the best texture.
Sauce Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup butter Adds richness and flavor.
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar Provides sweetness with a hint of molasses flavor.
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon The spice that brings warmth to the dish.
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract Enhances the overall flavor profile.
  • 1 cup Mountain Dew soda (or lemon-lime soda) Gives the dumplings a delightful fizz.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into triangles.
  3. Place a slice of apple at the wide end of each triangle and roll it up tightly.
  4. Arrange the rolled dumplings in the prepared baking dish.
Making the Sauce
  1. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
  2. Stir in the brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract until smooth and bubbly.
  3. Pour the sauce evenly over the dumplings.
Baking
  1. Pour the Mountain Dew soda around the edges of the dumplings.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, until golden brown and bubbling.
  3. Serve warm, drizzling some of the sauce over the top.

Notes

For a flavor twist, try different apple varieties like Honeycrisp. Add chopped nuts for crunch or experiment with spices like nutmeg. Double the sauce for more sweetness!