These Old Fashioned Apple Dumplings are a classic dessert, with warm, spiced apples wrapped in buttery crescent dough and topped with a sweet, bubbly sauce. Perfect for fall!
Ingredients
- 1 large apple (Fuji recommended, or any tart variety)
- 1 can Pillsbury Crescent dough
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup (or 6 oz.) 7-Up or similar soda
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease your baking dish.
- Prepare the Apples: Peel the apple and cut it into 8-10 wedges, removing the core. Set aside.
- Prepare the Dough: Unroll the Crescent dough and separate the triangles. Take each apple wedge and roll it in the dough starting from the wide end. Pinch the seams to seal the dumplings.
- Arrange the Dumplings: Place the wrapped apple wedges in the greased baking dish, leaving space between each dumpling.
- Make the Sauce: Melt the butter in a small pot over medium heat. Stir in sugar and cinnamon until the mixture thickens slightly. Remove from heat and add vanilla extract.
- Assemble and Bake: Drizzle the butter mixture over the dumplings. Pour the 7-Up around the dumplings to create a sweet sauce as it bakes. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the dumplings are golden brown and the sauce is bubbly.
- Cool and Serve: Let the dumplings cool slightly on a wire rack. Serve warm, optionally with a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Enjoy these delicious Old Fashioned Apple Dumplings for a nostalgic treat that’s perfect for any gathering!