Get ready to experience the most mouthwatering apple dessert that will transport you straight to grandma's kitchen! These Apple Dumplings are not just a recipe; they're a nostalgic journey of warm, gooey goodness that will make your taste buds dance with pure delight. Imagine perfectly wrapped apple treasures, nestled in a golden, buttery sauce that's so irresistible, you'll be fighting for seconds before the first bite is even finished!
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 40 mins
Total Time: 1 hrs
Cuisine: American
Serves: 8 dumplings
Ingredients
- 2 large apples, peeled and cored
- 1 package refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup lemon-lime soda
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish thoroughly with butter or cooking spray.
- Carefully unroll the crescent roll dough and separate into individual triangles. Cut each apple into 4 equal wedges.
- Place one apple wedge at the wide end of each crescent roll triangle. Carefully wrap the dough completely around the apple, pinching the seams to seal and create a complete covering.
- Arrange the wrapped apple dumplings in the prepared baking dish, ensuring they are not touching each other.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar and butter. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture is fully melted and begins to bubble.
- Pour the hot butter and sugar mixture evenly over the prepared dumplings in the baking dish.
- Slowly pour the lemon-lime soda around the edges of the baking dish, creating a sauce around the dumplings.
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the dumplings are golden brown and the sauce has thickened.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 10-15 minutes before serving. The sauce will continue to thicken as it cools.
- Serve warm, optionally topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Spoon extra sauce from the baking dish over each dumpling when serving.
Tips
- • Choose firm, crisp apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best texture and flavor • Make sure to seal the crescent roll dough completely around the apple to prevent leaking • Use room temperature butter for easier mixing of the sugar sauce • Don't skip letting the dumplings rest after baking - this helps the sauce thicken perfectly • For an extra indulgent touch, sprinkle some cinnamon inside the dough before wrapping the apples • Serve immediately while warm for the most decadent experience • The lemon-lime soda creates a magical caramel-like sauce, so don't substitute the ingredient
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 450kcal
Carbohydrates: 55g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Cholesterol: 65mg
