Servings 16 servings
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup apple juice
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 (8-oz.) cans refrigerated crescent rolls
- 2 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled and cored
- Sanding sugar, for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
- In a medium saucepan set over medium-high heat, combine the butter, apple juice, brown sugar and cinnamon. Cook, stirring, until the butter is melted and the mixture comes to a rolling boil. Remove the mixture from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Set the mixture aside.
- Tear apart the crescent rolls and arrange the triangular-shaped pieces of dough on your work surface.
- Cut each of the apples into 8 wedges. Place an apple wedge on the widest side of the triangle then roll the apple up with the dough. Arrange the dumplings in the greased pan then pour the apple juice mixture on top of and around the dumplings. Sprinkle with sanding sugar.
- Bake the dumplings for 25 to 30 minutes or until the dough is cooked through and they are golden brown. Remove the dumplings from the oven and allow them to cool for 5 to 10 minutes in the pan before serving.
Notes
- These apple dumplings are great served straight from the pan, but for added indulgence, top them off with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or homemade whipped cream.
- To make ahead: Assemble the dumplings up to 6 hours in advance, cover the pan tightly with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until you’re ready to bake. Let them sit at room temperature while the oven preheats, then bake as directed.
- To store: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The crescent rolls will soften as they sit, but they’ll still taste delicious once warmed.
- To reheat: For the best texture, reheat leftovers in a 350°F oven for about 10 minutes, uncovered, until warmed through and slightly crisp on top. You can also pop individual portions in the microwave for 20–30 seconds if you’re in a hurry.
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