Pioneer Woman’s Apple Dumplings Recipe
These sweet, buttery apple dumplings are wrapped in crescent dough and baked in a rich, cinnamon-sugar sauce. A cozy dessert perfect for family gatherings or a comforting weeknight treat. Simple to make yet irresistibly delicious!
Ingredients
- 2 whole Granny Smith apples peeled and cored
- 2 cans refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 2 sticks unsalted butter
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 can 12 oz lemon-lime soda (Sprite or 7-Up)
- Ice cream or whipped cream for serving optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cut each apple into 8 wedges.
- Wrap each wedge in a crescent roll triangle and place in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Melt butter in a saucepan; stir in sugar and cinnamon until combined.
- Pour the butter-sugar mixture evenly over dumplings.
- Slowly pour soda around (not over) the dumplings in the pan.
- Bake 35–40 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- Granny Smith apples work best for a tart-sweet flavor balance.
- Pour soda around the edges for the perfect syrupy sauce.
- Best enjoyed fresh out of the oven for ultimate flavor.