My Old Fashioned Apple Dumplings recipe is so simple and delicious and the perfect addition to apple week!
Several years ago, I tried my hand at making Old Fashioned Apple Dumplings.
From the moment I had my first taste of this very indulgent dessert, I knew it would not be the last time I made it.
This post was originally published on July 26, 2017. It has been republished with updates!
This is one of those recipes that is so easy to make, there is NO reason NOT to make it! However, if apples are not your thing, you can totally switch out the fruit for your favorite. I have used pears, peaches, and more.
How to Make Old Fashioned Apple Dumplings
To start off, gather all your supplies --including your 2 sticks of butter! Yes -- you read that right. Land-O-Lakes butter is what really makes this dish.
The finishing touch is the Adams Extract Vanilla Cinnamon Sugar mix that is sprinkled on top.
Start by peeling your apples and quartering them. Each apple should give you 8 slices, making for 16 apple dumplings.
Unroll your crescent rolls and separate them. Roll each apple inside a crescent roll.
Spray the bottom of your baking dish with non stick cooking spray and place all your apple dumplings in the 9x13 dish.
You don't even have to worry about if the sides touch. It's totally okay.
Now -- here's the fun part. Take your brown sugar, butter, and Adam's extract vanilla cinnamon sugar and mix together.
Then you are going to pour this delicious goodness ALL over those dumplings in that pan. Your Old Fashioned Apple Dumplings will be swimming in a bath of butter. It is okay -- I promise.
Now, take your lemon lime soda and pour all around the edges of the pan. Don't mix it -- just pour it on top. Then place in your 350 degree oven for about 35-45 minutes or until golden brown.
You are seriously going to love this dish. However, if apples are not your thing, you can totally switch it out with peaches, pears, or other fun fruits.
Looking for more apple recipes? Check these out!
- Caramel Apple Mocktail – the perfect Non-Alcoholic Fall Drink
- Cinnamon Apple Baked Oatmeal #backtoschooltreats
- Mini Caramel Apples #BacktoSchoolTreats
- Caramel Apple Slices on a Stick #backtoschooltreats
- Baked Apple Cinnamon French Toast Featuring Bays English Muffins
- Brie Apple and Honey Crostini
Old Fashioned Apple Dumplings
This apple recipe will leave you wanting more and more. The buttery sauce pairs perfectly with the crispness of the apples.
Ingredients
- 2 cans refrigerated crescent roll dough (8 count can)
- 2 sticks of Land-O-Lakes butter
- 1 ½ cups brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon sugar or to taste
- 1 can, 12oz Sprite
- 2 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and quartered
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Wash the apples, peel and cut into eight equal slices.
- Unwrap the crescent roll and separate the triangles.
- Place a piece of apple on each triangle of dough (on a wider side) and roll it in a croissant.
- Butter a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, combine the butter, cinnamon, sugar and vanilla. Mix until you get a liquid mixture without lumps and pour over the rolls.
- Pour soda around the edges of the rolls (but not over) and bake for 35-45 minutes, or until they become golden brown.
- Serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or eat them just like they are!
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
16Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 255Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 182mgCarbohydrates: 42gFiber: 2gSugar: 24gProtein: 3g
Oh my goodness, this looks so decadent, and I can just imagine how rich and buttery it tastes. Putting this on my must-make list! Yum!
Those apple dumplings looks amazing and make me think of my nana! haha I love them!
These totally remind of my grandma. I bet they're amazing!
I don't think I've ever had a classic dumpling and clearly I am missing out.
Such a delicious treat. I can't wait to give this one a try.
That butter bath mixture takes these dumplings to the next level - drooling!!!
I'm totally drooling over these apple dumplings and can't wait to try this recipe! So good!!
I have actually never made dumplings before! These look awesome!
The secret to making this as simple and easy as you can is to use canned crescent rolls. 🙂
What a fun and delicious recipe. This is such a kid friendly recipe! YUmmy for the entire family!
I don't think I've ever had dumplings made in this way - they look so rich and I can imagine tasty.
I'm always looking for fun ideas to use crescent rolls. This one's a winner and SO flippin' easy! Thanks for sharing 🙂
These are seriously sensational! I could eat a dozen!
This is such a quintessential fall dessert right here. I loveeeeeeee apple dumplings and these sound so yummy!
Oh yum! I will score major points if I make these for my Grandpa! They look relatively easy too.
This is something that my family would enjoy. So much easier than making apple pie.
Oh I could definitely go for some of these. They look so good and that apple flavor sounds amazing.
This looks so tasty! And the crescent rolls make it look easy to do! I bet my kids would love it!
You definitely put a twist on dumplings. I so want to try these!
These look so good and easy. I want to make some treats for my kids and I am making my shopping list now.
Well, this apple dumpling looks delicious and the ingredients are few. Definitely looks like a recipe to try.
By this look, I bet this tastes really good! A perfect dessert for this season!
I am in heaven! I will make them for sure! These apple dumplings look fabulous!
Love this classic recipe! Definitely on my holiday menu this year.
It sounds amazing! Hubby loves apples! Can't wait to make it!
Jen,
You can't go wrong with apple dumplings and these look so yummy. Congrats, you are being featured on Over The Moon Linky Party.
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Hugs,
Bev
Thanks so much!! I appreciate it.