Grandma’s Apple Dumplings

A delightful blend of tart Granny Smith apples wrapped in crescent rolls, baked to perfection with a sweet cinnamon sauce.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings: 8 servings

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Calories: 250

Main Ingredients

4 pieces Granny Smith apples Their tartness balances the sweetness of the sauce.
2 cans Crescent rolls Use a high-quality brand for best results.
1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon Enhances the flavor of the apples.
1/2 cup Butter Creates a rich, luscious sauce.
1/2 cup Orange juice Fresh or bottled for a refreshing citrus note.
1/2 cup Sugar For sweetening the sauce.
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Adds depth to the sauce.

Preparation

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Unroll the crescent rolls and wrap each quartered apple with one roll, ensuring the apple is fully enclosed.
Place the wrapped apples seam-side down in a greased 9x13 baking dish.
Dust the tops of the dumplings with ground cinnamon.

Sauce Preparation

In a medium saucepan, combine butter, orange juice, and sugar over medium heat until melted and smooth.
Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract, and pour the sauce evenly over the dumplings in the baking dish.

Baking

Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, until the crescent rolls are golden brown and the apples are tender.

Serve warm, topped with ice cream for the best experience. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.