Easy Apple Dumplings 🍏🥧

This delightful recipe for Easy Apple Dumplings is a cozy and comforting dessert that’s perfect for fall gatherings or simply treating yourself at home. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a scrumptious treat that wraps tender apples in a sweet dough, topped with a buttery cinnamon sauce. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate indulgence! 🍨✨

Ingredients

For the dumplings

• 2 large apples (like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
• 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup butter, melted

For the sauce

• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.

2. Peel, core, and cut the apples into quarters.

3. Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into triangles. Wrap each apple quarter with a triangle of dough and pinch to seal. Place the wrapped apples in the prepared baking dish.

🥄 Make sure to wrap them tightly to prevent the filling from leaking while baking!

4. In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup sugar with 1 teaspoon of cinnamon. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the wrapped apples.

5. In another bowl, whisk together melted butter, water, remaining sugar (1/2 cup), vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon (1/2 teaspoon). Pour this mixture evenly over the dumplings in the baking dish.

6. Bake in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes, or until the dumplings are golden brown and bubbly.

🔥 Keep an eye on them toward the end of baking to ensure they don’t over-brown!

7. Let cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy warm, ideally topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream!

Variations

• Nutty Delight: Sprinkle some chopped pecans or walnuts over the dumplings before adding the sauce for a crunchy texture! 🌰
• Caramel Twist: Drizzle some caramel sauce over the dumplings just before serving for an extra layer of sweetness! 🍬
• Spicy Kick: Add a pinch of nutmeg or a few shakes of pumpkin pie spice to give your cinnamon sugar an exciting twist! 🎃
• Make Ahead: Assemble the dumplings a few hours in advance and refrigerate. Bake just before serving for a warm, freshly baked treat.

With these easy steps, your Easy Apple Dumplings will not only be a hit at the dinner table but will also fill your home with the wonderful aroma of baked apples and cinnamon! Enjoy! 🍏❤️