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These apple dumplings taste like they took all afternoon, but they come together with just a few pantry ingredients. Granny Smith apple wedges get wrapped in crescent dough with caramel and pecans, then bake in a buttery vanilla sugar sauce with a splash of lemon-lime soda that makes them gooey and golden. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Tips
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith so they balance the sweet sauce.
- Pour the soda around the edges, not over the dumplings, so the tops stay crisp.
- Let them rest 10 minutes so the sauce thickens.
- No pecans? Leave them out or use walnuts.
Caramel Apple Crescent Dumplings
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and butter a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Unroll and separate the crescent rolls. Spread a thin layer of caramel on each.
- Place an apple wedge at the wide end, sprinkle with a few pecans and roll up. Arrange in the dish.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan, stir in the sugar and vanilla, and spoon over the dumplings.
- Pour the soda around the edges of the dish (not over the tops). Sprinkle with cinnamon.
- Bake 40 to 45 minutes, until golden. Cool 10 minutes and serve with sauce, ice cream and the rest of the pecans.
Notes
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FAQ
Can I make them ahead?
They’re best fresh, but you can assemble a few hours ahead and refrigerate, then bake.
Can I use a different soda?
Any lemon-lime soda or ginger ale works.
How do I reheat leftovers?
Microwave individual servings for 30 to 45 seconds.
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