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Easy Apple Dumplings with Crescent Rolls and Brown Sugar Glaze

A warm apple dumpling cut in half, showing the spiced apple filling and drizzled generously with caramel sauce.
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Make this comforting dessert quickly using store-bought crescent rolls. These apple dumplings feature warm, cinnamon-spiced apples baked in a rich, buttery brown sugar sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 4 medium baking apples (like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
  • 1 can (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent roll dough
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 3/4 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 equal wedges.
  3. In a small bowl, mix the granulated sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Toss the apple wedges in this mixture until they are evenly coated.
  4. Unroll the crescent roll dough onto a clean surface. Separate the dough into 8 triangles.
  5. Place a portion of the seasoned apple wedges onto the wide end of each crescent triangle. You will use about 4-5 apple wedges per dumpling.
  6. Roll the dough up around the apples, starting from the wide end, tucking in the sides slightly to seal the apples inside. Place the wrapped dumplings seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.
  7. In a medium saucepan, combine the brown sugar, water, and butter. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly 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. This is your brown sugar glaze.
  8. Pour the hot brown sugar glaze evenly over the apple dumplings in the baking dish.
  9. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the sauce is bubbly.
  10. Let the apple dumplings cool slightly before serving warm. Serve with vanilla ice cream for the best comfort food dessert experience.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, substitute the water in the glaze with 1/2 cup of Sprite or ginger ale for a slight fizz and extra sweetness.
  • If you prefer a more traditional look, you can use pie dough instead of crescent rolls, but adjust the baking time as needed.
  • You can core the apples completely and leave them whole, wrapping the dough around the entire apple for an old-fashioned apple dumpling presentation.

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