Easy Apple Dumplings for Cozy Family Dessert Nights

Apple Dumplings are a comforting dessert, perfect for family nights with a warm, nostalgic touch.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 40

Cooling Time 5

Total Time 1

Servings: 8 dumplings

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 200

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Dumplings

1 package Crescent Roll Dough Substitute with puff pastry if needed.
3 cups Apples (Golden Delicious or Granny Smith) Feel free to swap with Fuji or Gala.
1/2 cup Brown Sugar Can be replaced with granulated sugar.

For the Syrup

1/2 cup Butter Use unsalted for a balanced taste.
1 cup Sprite (or other lemon-lime soda) Consider ginger ale or sparkling water as alternatives.
1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Adjust to your taste preference.
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Optional, but enhances flavor.

Equipment

Oven-Safe Baking Dish
small saucepan

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Gather an oven-safe baking dish.
Peel and slice the apples into thin wedges. Set aside.
Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate each triangle.
Place an apple slice at the wide end of each dough triangle and sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon. Roll tightly.
Arrange the rolled dumplings in a greased baking dish.
In a saucepan, melt butter and mix in brown sugar. Add Sprite and stir until bubbly.
Pour the syrup over the arranged dumplings.
Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden-brown and bubbling.
Cool for a few minutes before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1dumplingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Best enjoyed warm, with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delightful pairing.

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