Apple Dumplings
Delightful baked apple dumplings wrapped in buttery pastry, perfect for gatherings and cozy nights.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 large large apple Choose a firm variety like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp.
- 1 package Crescent rolls Can also use puff pastry or pie crust.
- 0.5 cup butter
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 pinch cloves
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 ounces Sprite For pouring over dumplings.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a 9x9 inch baking dish with pan spray and set aside.
- Peel and core the large apple. Slice it into 8 equal pieces.
- Wrap each apple slice in one section of the Crescent rolls dough, starting from the wide end.
- Lay the wrapped apple slices in the prepared baking dish, leaving about 1 inch of space between each dumpling.
Cooking
- In a medium saucepan, add butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Heat over medium heat until it becomes thick and bubbly. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour the butter and sugar mixture over the dumplings, ensuring each one is covered.
- Pour the Sprite into the pan, being careful not to pour it directly on top of the dumplings.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the dumplings are a deep golden brown and the liquid has thickened into a syrup.
- Serve warm, preferably with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Notes
To store leftovers, let them cool completely, then place in an airtight container. They can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at a low temperature. For added crunch, sprinkle chopped nuts before baking.