Step 1: Prep the Apples
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Slice each apple into 4 wedges (you’ll have 8 slices total).
Step 2: Wrap the Dumplings
- Separate crescent roll dough into 8 triangles.
- Place one apple wedge on each triangle and roll it up, tucking in the edges.
- Arrange the wrapped apples in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
Step 3: Make the Sauce
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Stir in sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla.
- Slowly add apple cider and stir until smooth.
Step 4: Bake
- Pour the sauce evenly over the apple dumplings.
- Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes, until pastry is golden and sauce is bubbling.
Step 5: Serve
Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. Don’t forget to spoon plenty of that buttery sauce over the top!
Tips & Variations
- Soda trick: Some recipes swap the cider with lemon-lime soda or ginger ale for extra sweetness and fizz.
- Add crunch: Sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts on top before baking.
- Spice it up: Try cardamom or allspice along with cinnamon for a deeper flavor.
- Mini version: Use smaller apple slices and make bite-sized dumplings.
Why This Recipe Works
The flaky pastry locks in moisture, steaming the apples until tender while the butter-sugar-cinnamon sauce caramelizes into a golden glaze. The result? A dessert that’s part pie, part cobbler, and completely irresistible.
Final Bite
Warm, buttery, and loaded with spiced apples, these Apple Dumplings are the ultimate comfort dessert. Easy to make yet impressive enough for guests, they’re guaranteed to bring cozy vibes and plenty of smiles.
So grab some apples, roll up the dough, and let the oven do its magic — because dessert doesn’t get more comforting than this.