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Easy Crescent Roll Apple Dumplings with Brown Sugar Glaze

A cross-section of a warm apple dumpling overflowing with spiced apple filling and dripping with rich caramel sauce.
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Make this comforting dessert quickly using store-bought crescent rolls. These apple dumplings feature tender, cinnamon-spiced apples wrapped in flaky pastry and baked in a rich brown sugar sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 4 medium baking apples (like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 (8 ounce) package refrigerated crescent roll dough
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. Peel, core, and cut each apple into 8 wedges. Place the apple wedges in a medium bowl and toss them with the lemon juice, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg until coated.
  3. Unroll the crescent roll dough on a clean surface. Separate the dough into 8 triangles.
  4. Place a portion of the spiced apples (about 5-6 wedges) onto the wide end of one crescent triangle.
  5. Roll the dough up around the apples, starting from the wide end, tucking the tip underneath to seal. Place the wrapped dumpling, seam-side down, into the prepared baking dish. Repeat with the remaining apples and dough.
  6. In a small saucepan, combine the butter, brown sugar, and water. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the butter is melted and the sugar is dissolved. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
  7. Pour the brown sugar mixture evenly over the apple dumplings in the baking dish.
  8. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the sauce is bubbly.
  9. Let the apple dumplings cool slightly before serving warm. Serve with vanilla ice cream for the best experience.

Notes

  • For a different flavor profile, substitute the water in the sauce with 1/2 cup of Sprite or lemon-lime soda for a lighter, fizzy glaze.
  • If you prefer a thicker sauce, allow the baked dumplings to sit for 10 minutes; the sauce will thicken as it cools slightly.
  • Use firm apples that hold their shape well during baking.

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