5-Ingredient Apple Dumplings
5-Ingredient Apple Dumplings are a quick and easy dessert that’s perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without a lot of fuss. This recipe combines tender apples wrapped in a buttery dough and topped with a sweet, cinnamon glaze. Here’s how to make them:
Ingredients:
- For the Dumplings:
- 2 large apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and sliced into thin wedges
- 1 can (16.3 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough (8 rolls)
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- For the Sauce:
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup butter
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the Apples:
- Peel, core, and slice the apples into thin wedges.
- Prepare the Crescent Dough:
- Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into individual triangles.
- Assemble the Dumplings:
- Place a few apple slices on the wide end of each crescent triangle. Roll up the dough around the apple slices, starting from the wide end and rolling towards the point to form a snug little package.
- Arrange the wrapped apple dumplings in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the Sugar Mixture:
- In a small bowl, mix together the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the top of the dumplings.
- Make the Sauce:
- In a small saucepan, combine the water, granulated sugar, and butter. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the butter is melted and the sugar is dissolved. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil and then remove from heat.
- Pour the Sauce:
- Carefully pour the hot sugar mixture evenly over the apple dumplings in the baking dish.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the dumplings are golden brown and the sauce is bubbly.
- Cool and Serve:
- Allow the apple dumplings to cool slightly before serving. They’re delicious on their own or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
Tips and Variations:
- Apple Varieties: Use firm apples that hold their shape well during baking, such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji.
- Dough Alternatives: If you prefer, you can use biscuit dough or pie crust instead of crescent roll dough.
- Add-ins: For extra flavor, consider adding a few raisins or chopped nuts to the apple slices before wrapping them in dough.
- Sauce Variations: You can add a pinch of ground nutmeg or a splash of vanilla extract to the sauce for additional flavor.
This simple 5-Ingredient Apple Dumpling recipe is a fantastic way to enjoy a warm, comforting dessert with minimal ingredients and effort. Enjoy!
