Crescent Roll Apple Dumplings

A delightful dessert featuring tender apple slices wrapped in buttery crescent roll dough and drenched in a golden, bubbling sauce with cinnamon and brown sugar.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 40

Total Time 55

Servings: 8 servings

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 280

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

Dumpling Ingredients

2 cans refrigerated crescent roll dough Soft, flaky, and buttery—an ideal base.
2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and sliced into wedges Tart and juicy, they add a lovely crunch.

Sauce Ingredients

1/2 cup butter Rich and creamy, enhances the dessert's flavor.
3/4 cup brown sugar Adds that perfect caramelized sweetness.
1 tsp ground cinnamon The warm spice that holds everything together.
1/2 tsp vanilla extract A natural flavor booster that complements the apples.
1 cup Mountain Dew soda (or lemon-lime soda) Provides a light effervescence, adding moisture and flavor.

Method

Preparation

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Unroll the crescent roll dough, separating it into triangles.
Take one slice of apple, place it at the wide end of each triangle, and roll it up tightly.
Arrange the rolled apple dumplings in the prepared baking dish.

Sauce Preparation

In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
Stir in the brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract until smooth and bubbly.
Pour the sauce evenly over the dumplings.

Baking

Carefully pour the Mountain Dew soda around the edges of the dumplings.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the dumplings are golden brown and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and serve warm, drizzling some of the sauce over the top.

Notes

For added flavor, sprinkle some chopped nuts over the apple slices before rolling. Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a decadent finish. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.