These flaky, caramelized apple dumplings are wrapped in crescent rolls, baked in a buttery cinnamon-sugar sauce, and finished with a touch of vanilla. The secret ingredient? A splash of soda that makes the sauce magical!
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
⏳ Cook Time: 35 minutes
⏱ Total Time: 45 minutes
🍽 Servings: 8
🔥 Calories per Serving: ~320
🛒 Ingredients
- 🍏 2 small Granny Smith apples, peeled & cored
- 🥐 1 can (8-count) crescent roll dough
- 🧈 ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 🥄 ½ cup brown sugar
- 🥤 ½ cup lemon-lime soda (like Sprite or 7UP!)
- 🥄 1 tsp cinnamon
- 🥄 1 tsp vanilla extract
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Apples & Dough:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cut each apple into 8 slices.
- Roll each apple slice in a crescent dough triangle and place in the baking dish.
2️⃣ Make the Buttery Sauce:
- In a bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla.
- Pour the mixture over the dumplings.
3️⃣ The Secret Step – Add Soda!
- Pour lemon-lime soda around (but NOT over) the dumplings—it creates a caramel-like sauce while baking!
4️⃣ Bake & Serve:
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, until golden brown and bubbly.
- Let cool slightly, then serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream!
🍯 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✔️ Only 5 ingredients!
✔️ Buttery, flaky, and caramelized!
✔️ The easiest, most delicious apple dessert!
✔️ Perfect for holidays & family gatherings!
🔥 Helpful Tips
✅ Use tart apples (like Granny Smith) for the best balance of flavors.
✅ Add chopped pecans to the sauce for extra crunch!
✅ Want it even richer? Drizzle with caramel sauce before serving!
Enjoy your 5-Ingredient Apple Dumplings—easy, quick, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious! 🍏🥐✨ Let me know if you need more easy dessert recipes! 😊