This Quick Apple Dumplings recipe is a beloved comfort dessert that combines tart Granny Smith apples with buttery, cinnamon-spiced syrup all wrapped in flaky crescent dough. Ideal for quick family desserts or holiday gatherings, it highlights the ease of semi-homemade baking while offering the rich, warm flavors of fall. The use of orange juice adds a subtle citrusy twist, making it both nostalgic and pleasantly surprising.
Ingredients
- 2 Granny Smith apples
- 1 can crescent roll dough (8 oz)
- ½ cup butter
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp orange juice
- 1 tsp vanilla
- ½ cup pecans ( or walnuts, optional)
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare Apples
- Peel and core the apples. Cut each apple into 8 equal slices.
Step 2: Wrap in Dough
- Wrap each apple slice in one crescent roll triangle.
- Place the wrapped slices in a greased baking dish.
Step 3: Make the Syrup
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter.
- Stir in the sugar, cinnamon, orange juice, and vanilla.
- Mix well until smooth.
Step 4: Pour and Bake
- Pour the syrup over the dumplings.
- Sprinkle with chopped nuts if using.
- Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
Tips
- Add a splash of lemon juice to brighten flavors.
- Substitute apple cider for orange juice for a warmer fall flavor.
- Add extra cinnamon or nutmeg for more spice.
- Use puff pastry for a flakier, richer dumpling.
- Add raisins inside each wrapped apple piece.
- Replace pecans/walnuts with almonds for added crunch.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- Use pears instead of apples for a softer, floral variation.
- Add a pinch of salt to the butter-sugar mixture to enhance flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 3gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 260mgPotassium: 140mgFiber: 2gSugar: 42gVitamin A: 550IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1.2mg
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