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Crescent Apple Dumplings with Cinnamon Sugar Sauce and Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe

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These Crescent Apple Dumplings are a deliciously easy dessert featuring crisp Granny Smith apples wrapped in buttery crescent roll dough, baked in a sweet cinnamon and brown sugar sauce with a splash of lemon-lime soda. Served warm with vanilla ice cream, they make a perfect cozy treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

Dumplings

  • 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, plus more for pan
  • 2 Granny Smith apples
  • 2 (8-oz.) cans crescent roll dough

Sauce

  • 1 cup (165 g) packed light brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • Pinch of kosher salt
  • 8 oz lemon-lime soda
  • Vanilla ice cream, for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Apples: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and generously grease a large baking dish with butter to prevent sticking. Peel and core the Granny Smith apples, then slice each one into 8 even wedges to create bite-sized pieces for the dumplings.
  2. Wrap Apple Slices in Dough: Separate the crescent roll dough into individual triangles. Starting at the wider end, carefully wrap one apple wedge in each crescent roll triangle, rolling it up snugly. Repeat this process with all apple wedges and dough triangles. Arrange the wrapped dumplings evenly in the prepared baking dish.
  3. Make the Brown Sugar Sauce: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the unsalted butter, packed light brown sugar, ground cinnamon, pure vanilla extract, and a pinch of kosher salt. Stir frequently and cook until the butter has fully melted and the mixture is smooth, about 5 minutes. Once ready, pour this warm sauce evenly over the apple dumplings in the baking dish.
  4. Add Lemon-Lime Soda: Carefully pour the lemon-lime soda around the edges of the baking dish, avoiding pouring directly on top of the dumplings to keep their dough intact. The soda will help create a light, bubbly sauce as the dumplings bake.
  5. Bake the Dumplings: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 30 minutes, or until the dumplings turn golden brown and are heated through. The sauce will caramelize slightly during baking, enhancing the flavor and texture.
  6. Serve: Once baked, divide the dumplings onto serving plates, spooning any remaining sauce from the pan over the top. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side for a delicious, comforting dessert experience.

Notes

  • You can substitute Granny Smith apples with other tart varieties like Honeycrisp or Fuji depending on your sweetness preference.
  • For a richer sauce, try adding a splash of heavy cream after melting the butter and sugar.
  • Ensure not to pour the soda directly over the dumplings to maintain their flaky texture during baking.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated gently in the oven to retain crispness.

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