Description
Delicious Apple Dumplings feature tender apple slices wrapped in flaky crescent roll dough, smothered in a buttery cinnamon-sugar glaze, and baked to golden perfection. This easy-to-make dessert serves warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, making it a perfect treat for fall or anytime you crave a comforting sweet.
Ingredients
Scale
Apple Dumplings
- 1 firm, tart apple (like Granny Smith)
- 1 (8-ounce) refrigerated crescent roll dough (8-count)
Glaze
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 6 oz Sprite
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Dish. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly spray an 8×8-inch or 9×9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Apple Slices. Core and peel the apple, then slice it into eight equal pieces using an apple slicer or knife for uniformity and ease.
- Wrap Apples in Crescent Dough. Unroll the crescent roll dough and place one apple slice on the wide end of each crescent triangle. Roll the dough around each slice, sealing it well.
- Arrange Dumplings in Dish. Place each prepared apple dumpling seam-side down in the baking dish, spacing them evenly.
- Make Butter Sugar Mixture. In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, sugar, ground cinnamon, and flour. Stir until just blended to create a sweet glaze.
- Pour Mixture Over Dumplings. Spoon the butter sugar glaze evenly over each crescent-wrapped apple to coat thoroughly.
- Add Sprite to Baking Dish. Pour the Sprite into the empty spaces between the dumplings in the pan; this adds moisture and helps create a delicious syrup as it bakes.
- Bake Until Golden. Bake the dumplings for 35 to 40 minutes or until they turn golden brown and the glaze is bubbly.
- Serve Warm. Serve the apple dumplings warm with fresh whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delightful finish.
Notes
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith to balance the sweetness of the glaze.
- The Sprite adds a light citrusy sweetness and helps create a syrupy sauce — substitution with lemon-lime soda can work if Sprite is unavailable.
- Ensure to seal the crescent dough tightly around the apple to keep the juices inside while baking.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with a plant-based alternative.
- Leftovers can be reheated gently in the oven or microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 dumpling
- Calories: 299 kcal
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 227 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 31 mg
