Description
Apple Dumplings are a classic, comforting dessert featuring tender, cinnamon-spiced apple slices wrapped in flaky crescent roll dough, baked to golden perfection and soaked with a sweet buttery glaze and citrusy Sprite. Served warm, they make a perfect treat alongside whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients
Scale
Apple Dumplings
- 1 firm, tart apple (such as Granny Smith)
- 1 (8-ounce) refrigerated crescent roll dough (8-count)
Glaze
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Additional
- 6 oz Sprite soda
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly spray an 8×8-inch or 9×9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Apple Slices: Core and peel the apple, then slice it into eight equal wedges. Using an apple slicer makes this step quick and uniform.
- Wrap Apple in Dough: Open the can of crescent roll dough and unroll it. Place one apple slice at the wide end of each crescent dough triangle and roll it up neatly around the apple slice.
- Arrange in Baking Dish: Place each wrapped apple slice seam-side down into the prepared baking dish, arranging them evenly.
- Make the Glaze: In a small bowl, combine melted butter, sugar, ground cinnamon, and all-purpose flour. Mix until just combined to create a sweet spiced glaze.
- Apply Glaze: Spoon the glaze mixture evenly over each wrapped apple roll in the baking dish.
- Add Sprite: Pour the 6 ounces of Sprite soda into the empty spaces between the apple dumplings in the pan. This adds sweetness and moisture as it bakes.
- Bake: Bake the dumplings in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Remove from oven and serve warm, optionally accompanied by fresh whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for a delicious finishing touch.
Notes
- Using a tart apple like Granny Smith balances the sweetness of the glaze and dough.
- You can substitute lemon-lime soda other than Sprite if preferred, but it adds a unique citrus flavor and caramelization.
- For extra crispiness, place dumplings on a wire rack over the baking dish to allow steam to escape.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and reheat gently before serving.
- This recipe yields 8 individual apple dumplings, ideally served as single portions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 dumpling
- Calories: 299 kcal
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 227 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 31 mg
