Apple Dumplings

Y’all, I started making these Apple Dumplings when I got sick of fooling around with pie dough and classic apple pie. We don’t always have the time to be messing around when the apple pie craving hits so I can get these in the oven in 20 minutes flat. I still get that flaky pie vibe but I use store-bought crescent rolls instead. Just wrap the apple slices with the dough and then drench in a delish fall spiced syrup. The whole thing bakes up perfect and is a straight up dream served with vanilla ice cream boos.

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apple dumplings baked in a pan with ice cream on top being topped with a drizzle of caramel
Five star review

“It was ridiculously easy to get into the oven, and have the most delicious dessert ever….you would never guess this was a packaged crescent roll dough.”

JEFF W.

How to Make Apple Dumplings

Apple slices and crescent triangles on a wood cutting board on white background

Step 1: Unwrap the crescent roll dough and separate it into the set triangles. Place an apple slice in the center of each triangle then roll up the croissant around it.

Dumplings filled with apple slices in a baking dish on a gray background

Step 2: Place each apple dumpling into the baking dish.

Syrup ingredients mixed in a bowl with a whisk

Step 3: Whisk together butter, whiskey, both sugars, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt in a bowl until combined.

Brown sugar syrup poured over apple dumpling recipe before baking

Step 4: Pour the syrup over the dumplings.

Lemon lime soda being pour over apple dumplings before being baked

Step 5: Next, pour soda around the rolls.

Baked apple dumpling recipe in a pan on a white background with two red apples

Step 6: Bake at 350F for 40 minutes or until they turn perfectly golden brown!

apple dumpling on a plate with caramel dizzle

Apple Dumplings Recipe

In these Apple Dumplings, Tender and warm apples on the inside, baked in a deliciously fall spiced syrup and poached in a lemon-lime soda.
5 from 7 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course: Dessert
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 cans Crescent roll dough refrigerated
  • 2 large Apples peeled, cored and in 8 slices
  • 1 cup Butter unsalted and melted
  • 2 tablespoons Whiskey
  • 3/4 cup Granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup Dark brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
  • pinch of Salt
  • 12 ounces Lemon Lime Soda

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and thoroughly grease a 9×13 sized baking dish.
  • Unwrap crescent roll dough and separate into the set triangles.
  • Place an apple slice in the center of each triangle then roll up the croissant around it. Place each apple dumpling into the baking dish.
  • In a bowl, whisk together butter, whiskey, both sugars, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and pinch of salt until combined then pour over the dumplings.
  • Next pour soda around the rolls then bake for 40-45 minutes or until they turn perfectly golden brown.
  • Serve warm with ice cream if desired.

Notes

How To Store crescent roll apple dumplings

    • Fridge: They can be left covered and at room temp for up to 2 days, or refrigerated in an airtight container for 4-5 days.
    • Freezing: They will keep for up to 2 months. To freeze them place the dumplings on a large baking sheet so they’re not touching. Place the baking sheet into the freezer for up to 2 hours or until they’ve become solid. Once solid you can store the apple dumplings together in an airtight container or freezer bag.
    • Reheating: To slightly warm a leftover apple dumpling, heat in the microwave on a plate for 15-20 seconds. To reheat an apple dumpling from frozen, remove it from the freezer and let thaw in the refrigerator or defrost in the microwave for roughly 5 minutes, then heat for 15-20 seconds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1dumpling | Calories: 613kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 637mg | Potassium: 98mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 55g | Vitamin A: 740IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg
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Recipe Tips

  • Use an Apple Corer: Lemme tell y’all, an apple corer is a lifesaver! Your apple slices will be perfect every time, and it’ll save you a TON of time.
  • Chill Your Dough: Keep that crescent roll dough in the fridge until you’re ready to use it. Cold dough is way easier to handle and bakes up flaky and delicious.
  • Pour the Soda Around, Not Over: Make sure to pour it around the apple dumplings, not right on top. That’s how you get the perfect syrup without making the dough all soggy.
  • Don’t Overcrowd the Pan: Give your dumplings a little room to breathe in the baking dish. If they’re too close together, they’ll steam instead of bake, and you want ’em crispy and golden.
apple dumpling on a white plate topped with ice cream and caramel being drizzled on top

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Recipe Help

Do you eat apple dumplings warm or cold?

Apple dumplings are best enjoyed warm, straight out of the oven. But hey boo, if you have leftovers, they’re still pretty darn good at room temp or reheated the next day!

Do you have to peel apples for apple dumplings?

I usually peel the apples to keep the texture nice and smooth, but it’s not mandatory. If you prefer a bit of extra texture or you’re short on time, you can leave the peels on. It’s all about your personal preference!

Will the whiskey make me tipsy?

Nope, the whiskey in the recipe won’t make you tipsy. Most of the alcohol cooks off during baking, leaving behind just the rich, complex flavor.

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Filed Under:  Crisps, Cobblers, Dumplings and Tarts, Dessert and Baking, Fall Recipes, Oven, Seasonal Recipes

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