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Easy Crescent Roll Apple Dumplings with Buttery Soda Sauce

A close-up of warm apple dumpling cut in half showing the soft apple filling, sitting in rich caramel sauce.
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Create warm, flaky apple dumplings using refrigerated crescent rolls and a simple, sweet sauce made with soda. This recipe delivers classic comfort food flavor without complicated pastry work.

Ingredients

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  • 4 medium baking apples (like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
  • 1 can (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent roll dough
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup lemon-lime soda (like Sprite or 7-Up)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. Peel, core, and slice the apples into medium-thick wedges.
  3. Unroll the crescent roll dough onto a clean surface. Separate the dough into 8 triangles.
  4. Place several apple slices onto the wide end of each dough triangle. You want enough apples to make a nice filling.
  5. Roll the dough up around the apples, starting from the wide end, to form a dumpling shape. Pinch the seams closed to seal the apples inside.
  6. Place each rolled dumpling, seam-side down, into the prepared baking dish. Arrange them close together.
  7. In a small saucepan, combine the butter, granulated sugar, and cinnamon. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the butter is melted and the sugar is dissolved. Do not boil.
  8. Pour the soda over the dumplings in the baking dish.
  9. Pour the melted butter and sugar mixture evenly over the dumplings and the liquid in the dish.
  10. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the crescent rolls are golden brown and the sauce is bubbly.
  11. Let the apple dumplings cool slightly before serving warm. You can spoon extra sauce from the pan over the top.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, substitute brown sugar for the granulated sugar in the sauce.
  • If you prefer a less sweet sauce, use club soda instead of lemon-lime soda.
  • Serve these warm apple dumplings with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the best experience.

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