5 Ingredient Apple Dumplings
These 5-Ingredient Apple Dumplings bake up soft and pillowy inside with golden, flaky tops, all swimming in a warm, self-saucing caramel-cinnamon pool. Wrapped in tender crescent dough and baked alongside lemon-lime soda and brown sugar, this nostalgic dessert delivers decadent bakery-style comfort with minimal prep.
5-Ingredient Apple Dumplings
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated crescent rolls | 2 (8-ounce) cans |
| Apple pie filling | 1 (20-ounce) can |
| Unsalted butter, room temperature | 1 cup (2 sticks) |
| Brown sugar, packed | 1 cup |
| Lemon-lime soda | 1 (12-ounce) can |
| Vanilla ice cream (optional) | To taste |
| Whipped cream (optional) | To taste |
| Caramel sauce (optional) | To taste |
| Ground cinnamon (optional) | To taste |
Step-by-Step Directions
- Preheat and prep – Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 13×9-inch baking dish.
- Fill and roll – Unroll the crescent rolls and separate them into triangles. Place a generous spoonful of apple pie filling on the wide end of each triangle, then roll them up toward the point and pinch the seams tightly to enclose the filling.
- Arrange in the dish – Place the filled dumplings in the prepared baking dish, leaving a little space between each roll.
- Cream butter and sugar – In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and packed brown sugar together until smooth and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes. Drop spoonfuls of this mixture evenly over each dumpling.
- Add the soda – Carefully pour the lemon-lime soda around the dumplings into the open spaces of the dish, taking care not to wash the sugar mixture off the tops.
- Bake until bubbly – Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until the top crusts are golden brown and the surrounding sauce is bubbling.
- Cool and serve – Allow the dumplings to cool for 10 to 15 minutes so the caramel sauce can thicken. Serve warm, topped with ice cream, whipped cream, or caramel sauce if desired.
