These Apple Dumplings are a delicious combination of soft, buttery crescent dough enveloping tart apple slices, baked in a syrupy, gooey cinnamon-sugar sauce. With hints of vanilla and a surprising secret ingredient—7-Up soda—this dessert makes a completely irrestible caramelized sauce to drizzle over the warm, tender apples, which is so good you’ll want to drink it. These apple dumplings are sure to please at any gathering, whether on their own or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
Quick and Easy: Crescent dough makes this a speedy in dash and out recipe, perfect as a last minute dessert or if you want a little something special without too much hassle.
Cozin’ in the oven: Cinnamon and apples wrapped in buttery crescent dough makes this the ultimate comfort food dessert.
Crowd-Pleaser: These dumplings wow both kids and adults, and they’re best served along with a scoop of vanilla ice cream from there.
Few Ingredients: All you need to make this rich, flavorful dessert are a few pantry staples.
Key Ingredients:
Apples: Granny Smith apples are the best option for their tartness, but you could also get away with using Honeycrisp or Pink Lady apples for a sweeter twist. If you want something softer after baking, try Gala or Golden Delicious.
Crescent Dough: A convenient option is Pillsbury Crescent dough, though you can use puff pastry, if you want an extra flaky and buttery texture.
7-Up Substitute: Any lemon-lime soda can substitute for 7-Up, or ginger ale for some variation in flavors.
Spices: For a warming autumnal spin, try mixing in a pinch of nutmeg or allspice with the cinnamon.
