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Easy 3-Ingredient Crescent Roll Apple Dumplings Recipe for Quick Dessert

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A quick and easy dessert featuring flaky crescent roll dough wrapped around cinnamon-sugar coated apple quarters, baked to golden perfection. Perfect for busy nights or last-minute guests.

Ingredients

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  • 1 can (8 oz / 227 g) crescent roll dough, refrigerated
  • 2 medium-sized apples (about 12 oz / 340 g), peeled, cored, and quartered
  • 2 tablespoons (about 25 g) cinnamon sugar (mixed cinnamon and granulated sugar)
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon (14 g) butter, for topping each dumpling
  • Optional: 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract, mixed into cinnamon sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  2. Peel and core 2 medium apples, then cut each into 4 equal quarters.
  3. In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar with 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon. Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract if using.
  4. Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate into 8 triangles.
  5. Sprinkle one apple quarter generously with cinnamon sugar mixture. Place near the wider end of a crescent roll triangle. Add a small pat of butter on top if desired.
  6. Fold the sides of the crescent triangle over the apple and roll it up toward the point, sealing any gaps.
  7. Place dumplings on the baking sheet with space between each. Sprinkle extra cinnamon sugar on top.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and apples are tender. Tent with foil if tops brown too fast.
  9. Let dumplings cool slightly on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before serving.
  10. Serve warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream or caramel sauce.

Notes

Let crescent roll dough sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before unrolling to prevent tearing. Use firmer apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for best texture. Brush melted butter on dumplings before baking for extra richness and browning. Avoid overfilling to prevent leaks. Dumplings can be assembled ahead and refrigerated or frozen before baking.

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