🍏✨ 5-Ingredient Apple Dumplings: The Easiest, Coziest Fall Dessert!


 

• 2 Granny Smith apples (or any firm apple)
• 1 (8-count) can refrigerated crescent rolls
• ½ cup butter, melted
• ¾ cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon

🍦 Optional Serving Ideas:

• Vanilla ice cream
• Caramel drizzle
• Whipped cream


👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step (10-Minute Prep!)

1. Prep the Apples

① Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
② Core apples (no need to peel!) and cut each into 8 wedges.

2. Wrap in Crescent Dough

① Separate crescent dough into triangles.
② Place 1 apple wedge on each triangle, roll up, and place in a greased 9x13” dish.

3. Make the Magic Sauce

① Whisk melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
② Pour evenly over dumplings.

4. Bake & Caramelize

⏰ Bake 25-30 mins until golden brown and bubbly.

5. Serve Warm!

🍽️ Spoon sauce over each dumpling and top with ice cream or whipped cream.


💡 Pro Tips for Perfect Dumplings

🔥 Extra caramel? Add ½ cup soda (Sprite or Mountain Dew) before baking.
🍏 More flavor? Toss apples in 1 tsp vanilla + ½ tsp nutmeg.
⏳ Make ahead? Assemble, refrigerate, and bake when ready.