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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“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.”
How to Make Apple Dumplings
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.
Step 2: Place each apple dumpling into the baking dish.
Step 3: Whisk together butter, whiskey, both sugars, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt in a bowl until combined.
Step 4: Pour the syrup over the dumplings.
Step 5: Next, pour soda around the rolls.
Step 6: Bake at 350F for 40 minutes or until they turn perfectly golden brown!
Apple Dumplings Recipe
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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
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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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.
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Recipe Help
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!
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!
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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Tried this recipe now I have my own signature Thanksgiving dessert 🙂
Fantastic!!!