Apple Dumplings with Cinnamon and Lemon Soda Recipe
Apple Dumplings are a classic, comforting dessert featuring tender apple slices wrapped in flaky crescent roll dough, baked to golden perfection and topped with a rich, buttery brown sugar sauce infused with cinnamon and vanilla. This easy-to-make treat is perfect for gatherings and serves 16 delicious portions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
For the Dumplings
- 2 (8 ounce) cans crescent rolls
- 2 apples (Golden Delicious or Granny Smith)
For the Sauce
- 2 sticks butter
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 1/2 cups lemon-lime soda (Sprite, 7 Up, or similar)
Instructions
- Prepare the Baking Dish: Butter a 13 x 9 inch baking dish thoroughly to prevent sticking and to add flavor.
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and allow it to fully heat while you prepare the dumplings.
- Prepare Apples: Peel and core the apples, then cut each apple into 8 equal slices for uniform cooking.
- Wrap Apple Slices: Roll each apple slice in a crescent roll dough piece, ensuring it is fully covered, then place each wrapped slice into the buttered baking dish.
- Make Sauce: In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Continue stirring until the mixture thickens slightly, then remove from heat.
- Add Sauce to Dumplings: Pour the thickened butter mixture evenly over the wrapped apple dumplings in the baking dish.
- Add Soda: Carefully pour the lemon-lime soda into the middle and around the edges of the baking dish, avoiding pouring it directly over the rolls to keep the dough from becoming soggy.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the dumplings are golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Allow to cool slightly, then serve the apple dumplings warm for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use firm apples like Golden Delicious or Granny Smith to avoid mushy dumplings.
- Do not pour the soda directly over the crescent rolls to keep them flaky.
- Allow the sauce to thicken before pouring to ensure it coats the dumplings nicely.
- For a richer dessert, serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- Check the dumplings a few minutes before the minimum baking time to prevent overbaking.
Keywords: Apple Dumplings, Crescent Roll Dessert, Baked Apple Dessert, Cinnamon Apple Dumplings, Easy Apple Recipe, Classic Dessert
