Description
These Crescent Roll Apple Dumplings are the ultimate comfort dessert! Flaky crescent rolls wrap around sweet apple pie filling, then bake in a rich, buttery brown sugar glaze with a secret ingredient—lemon-lime soda. The result? A warm, caramelized, melt-in-your-mouth treat that’s perfect for family gatherings, holidays, or a cozy night in. Serve them with ice cream for an unforgettable dessert!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (8 oz each) refrigerated crescent rolls
- 1 can (20 oz) apple pie filling
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 can (12 oz) lemon-lime soda
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the Dumplings: Open the crescent roll cans and separate the dough into triangles. Place 1-2 tablespoons of apple pie filling on the wider end of each triangle, then roll them up tightly, tucking the edges to keep the filling inside.
- Make the Brown Sugar Sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and stir in the brown sugar until fully combined. Remove from heat.
- Assemble the Dish: Arrange the rolled dumplings seam-side down in the prepared baking dish. Pour the butter-sugar mixture evenly over the dumplings.
- Add the Soda: Carefully pour the lemon-lime soda around (not directly on top of) the dumplings. This will create a caramel-like sauce as it bakes.
- Bake: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 35-40 minutes until the dumplings are golden brown and bubbling.
- Serve Warm: Let the dumplings cool slightly before serving. Spoon some of the sweet sauce over each one and enjoy with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- Customize the Flavor: Add ½ teaspoon of cinnamon or a splash of vanilla to the brown sugar sauce for extra depth.
- Use Fresh Apples: If you prefer, slice 2-3 fresh apples and toss them with ¼ cup sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1 tablespoon butter before using them as filling.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 10 minutes to restore crispiness.
- Make Ahead Option: Assemble the dumplings up to 24 hours in advance, refrigerate, and bake when ready.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American