Looking for a dessert that’s as comforting as it is delicious? These Apple Dumplings are the perfect blend of warm spices, tender apples, and flaky pastry—all baked together in a sweet, buttery syrup. Whether you’re craving a classic fall treat or just want to impress your family with a cozy homemade dessert, this recipe delivers on all fronts. Best of all, they’re simple to make and pair perfectly with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate indulgence.
These delicious apple dumplings are so quick and easy to make. I made them the first time for dessert with Sunday dinner, and everybody loved them and went for seconds!
Simple & Delicious Apple Dumplings
Warm, flaky, and bursting with fall flavor, these Apple Dumplings are the ultimate comfort dessert! Tender apple slices are wrapped in buttery pastry, baked to golden perfection, and bathed in a sweet cinnamon-spiced syrup. Whether served on their own or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, these dumplings are a cozy treat that’s perfect for any occasion. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, they’re sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
- 3/4 C White Sugar
- 1 C Butter *Unsalted
- 3/4 C Brown Sugar *I use light
- 2 Cans Crescent Roll Dough
- 2 Lg Apples *Peeled, Cored into 8 slices
- 1 Tbsp Vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp Ground Nutmeg
- pinch Salt
- 12 oz Lemon Lime Soda *I used sprite
- 2 Tbsp Whiskey or Brandy *Optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Heat sugar, butter, cinnamon, and vanilla in a saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; set aside.
- Divide crescent roll dough into 16 triangles. Roll 1 apple quarter with 1 dough triangle; arrange in the prepared pan. Pour butter mixture over wrapped apples; pour soda on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 40 to 45 minutes.
