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Crescent Apple Dumplings

The Ultimate Guide to Crescent Apple Dumplings: A Cozy, Crowd-Pleasing Recipe


  • Author: David Andersson
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 8 dumplings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This isn’t your average, overly complicated dessert. This is a recipe for everyone, regardless of your baking skill level. It takes minimal effort to produce a truly impressive result. Imagine tender apple slices wrapped in flaky, golden-brown crescent roll dough, all swimming in a luscious, buttery cinnamon-sugar sauce. Then, the secret ingredient is added: a splash of lemon-lime soda that creates a magical, caramelized glaze as it bakes. The aroma alone will have your family or guests gathering in the kitchen before you even pull the dish out of the oven.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 medium Granny Smith apples (peeled, cored, cut into 16 slices)
  • 2 cans (8 oz each) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls
  • ¾ cup butter, melted
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ⅔ cup Sprite™ or other lemon-lime soda

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a 13×9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Wrap the apples: Unroll crescent dough and separate into 16 triangles. Place one apple slice on the wide end of each triangle and roll up.
  • Arrange dumplings in the baking dish.
  • Make the sauce: In a bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Pour evenly over the dumplings.
  • Add soda: Pour Sprite™ around the edges and between dumplings (not directly on top).
  • Bake for 33–36 minutes until golden brown.
  • Cool slightly for 15 minutes before serving. Optional: top with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

For an extra touch, serve these warm dumplings with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce. You can also sprinkle a pinch of cinnamon sugar on top for added sweetness and flavor

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 dumpling
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 23g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: Low

Keywords: Crescent Apple Dumplings