Apple Dumplings using Crescent Rolls
My Apple Dumplings using Crescent Rolls are tender, flaky and filled with apples in a buttery brown sugar sauce with caramelized flavor.
Servings: 16
Calories: 227kcal
Equipment
- 9x13 casserole dish
- Medium Saucepan
- Spatula
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
Ingredients
- 2 tart apples each peeled and cut into 8 small wedges
- 2 8- ounce crescent rolls 8-count
- 300 grams light brown sugar about 1 ½ cups
- 1 ½ sticks butter unsalted
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extracr (optional)
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¾ cup Mountain Dew soda
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F and lightly grease a 9x13 casserole dish. Set aside.
- Peel and core apples. Slice into 8 small wedges and place in a bowl of cold water until ready to use, if desired (this keeps them from browning). Blot dry on a paper towel before wrapping in our crescent dough.
- Place a piece of apple on the large side the crescent roll and roll up, sealing the ends. Pinch any excessive dough or stretch if you have smaller pieces to try to cover as much of the apple slice as you can.
- Place in the bottom of the pan and repeat for remaining apple slices. Set your casserole dish aside and make your topping.
- Add brown sugar, butter, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract (if using) and salt into a small saucepan and heat on medium heat. Stir until melted then lower the heat and allow it to simmer for about 5-7 minutes or until thickened. Stir a couple times.
- Pour mixture over top of the crescent rolls to coat fully in the sweet sauce.
- Pour Mountain Dew around the crescent rolls, but not on them.
- Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes until bubbling and golden brown.
- Allow them to cool slightly and enjoy.
Notes
- Preheat your Oven: Make sure your oven is fully at 350F before baking for even cooking; I like to let mine run for 10 minutes after it has preheated to be sure.
- Slice Apples Evenly: Thin, consistent apple wedges ensure even baking inside the dough.
- Melt Butter Slowly: Use medium heat to avoid burning the butter when making the sauce.
- Pour Soda Strategically: Add the soda to the edges of the pan, not directly over the dumplings to prevent soggy bottoms.
- Serve Warm: Let the dumplings cool slightly after baking, then serve warm with ice cream for the best flavor and texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 227kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 220mg | Potassium: 54mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 278IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 0.4mg
