Apple Dumplings with Cinnamon Sugar and Lemon Soda Recipe
Delightful Apple Dumplings made by wrapping tender apple slices in buttery crescent rolls, drenched in a sweet cinnamon-brown sugar sauce and baked to golden perfection. This cozy dessert features warm flavors of apple, vanilla, and cinnamon, ideal for comforting family gatherings or anytime indulgence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Dough and Filling
- 2 (8 ounce) cans crescent rolls
- 2 apples (Golden Delicious or Granny Smith), peeled, cored, and cut into 8 slices each
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 enhance flavor.
- Preheat Oven: Set the oven to 350°F (175°C) to reach the ideal baking temperature while preparing the dumplings.
- Prepare Apples: Peel and core the apples fully, then slice each apple into 8 even pieces to allow for uniform wrapping and cooking.
- Wrap Apple Slices: Roll each apple slice individually in a crescent roll dough, ensuring the apple is completely covered, then place each wrapped piece seam side down in the buttered dish.
- Make Sauce: Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Allow the sauce to thicken slightly but do not boil. Once thickened, remove from heat.
- Pour Sauce: Evenly pour the warm sugar and butter sauce over the dumplings in the baking dish, making sure all are coated.
- Add Soda: Carefully pour the lemon-lime soda into the baking dish around the edges and in the center, avoiding pouring directly over the dumplings to maintain their crispness.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the crescent rolls turn golden brown and the sauce is bubbly.
- Serve: Allow the dumplings to cool slightly before serving warm for the best taste and texture experience.
Notes
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a nice balance of sweet and tangy flavor.
- You can substitute lemon-lime soda with ginger ale or club soda for slight variations in taste.
- For extra richness, serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- Be careful to pour the soda around the dumplings to prevent sogginess on top.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and gently reheated before serving.
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