Description
Irresistible apple dumplings dance with warmth and nostalgia, bringing classic American comfort straight to your kitchen. Buttery pastry hugs sweet cinnamon-spiced apples, promising delightful moments of pure culinary bliss you’ll savor with every delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 large Granny Smith apples
- 1 can crescent roll dough
Sweeteners and Sugars:
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- Sugar for sprinkling
Liquid and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C), creating an ideal baking environment for the dumplings.
- Carefully slice each apple into eight uniform wedges, ensuring consistent size for even cooking.
- Gently unroll the crescent roll dough, separating each triangular section with precision.
- Encase each apple slice within a dough triangle, starting from the broader end and rolling towards the point.
- Arrange the wrapped apple parcels neatly in a 9×13 inch baking dish, positioning them with care.
- Craft a luxurious sauce by blending melted butter, sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract in a small mixing bowl.
- Generously drizzle the prepared sauce over the dumplings, ensuring complete coverage.
- Distribute brown sugar evenly across the top, creating a caramelized finishing layer.
- Delicately pour orange juice around the pan’s perimeter, adding moisture and depth to the dish.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until the dumplings transform into a golden-brown delight and the apples become tender.
- Serve immediately while warm, optionally accompanied by a scoop of creamy ice cream or dollop of whipped cream for an indulgent experience.
Notes
- Swap crescent roll dough with gluten-free options like almond flour pastry for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Choose firmer apple varieties like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp that hold shape better during baking and provide balanced tartness.
- Pre-cook apple slices briefly in butter and cinnamon to ensure they’re tender without becoming mushy during the final baking process.
- Reduce sugar content by using monk fruit sweetener or cutting sugar quantities by 25% for a lighter dessert option without compromising flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 434 kcal
- Sugar: 36 g
- Sodium: 292 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 59 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg