Here’s a delicious and easy recipe for Apple Dumplings — a warm, comforting dessert featuring tender apples wrapped in flaky dough, baked in a spiced buttery syrup. A classic favorite!
🍏 Apple Dumplings
Ingredients:
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2 large apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work great)
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1 can (8-count) refrigerated crescent roll dough
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½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
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¾ cup granulated sugar
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½ tsp cinnamon
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⅓ cup brown sugar (optional, for richer flavor)
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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¾ cup lemon-lime soda (like Sprite or 7-Up)
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Optional: pinch of nutmeg
Instructions:
1. Preheat Oven:
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Set oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Prepare the Apples:
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Peel and core the apples.
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Cut each apple into 8 slices (16 slices total).
3. Wrap the Apples:
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Unroll the crescent dough and separate into triangles.
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Place one apple slice at the wide end of each triangle and roll up like a crescent.
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Place in the prepared baking dish.
4. Make the Syrup:
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In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
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Stir in sugar, cinnamon, brown sugar (if using), and vanilla until smooth. Don’t boil.
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Pour the mixture evenly over the dumplings.
5. Add Soda:
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Gently pour the lemon-lime soda around (not directly on top of) the dumplings.
6. Bake:
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Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes, until golden brown and bubbly.
📝 Serving Suggestions:
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Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce.
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Sprinkle with chopped pecans for a crunchier twist.