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
- Substitute lemon juice for orange juice for a sharper tang.
- Add a dash of nutmeg for extra warmth.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- Use puff pastry for a more gourmet texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 319kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 2gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.03gSodium: 330mgPotassium: 88mgFiber: 2gSugar: 39gVitamin A: 33IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 1mg
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