Description
Easy Apple Dumplings are a delightful and simple dessert featuring tender granny smith apples wrapped in flaky crescent roll dough, baked with a buttery, spiced sugar topping and served warm with a splash of ginger beer or ginger ale for a deliciously fizzy finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 2 large granny smith apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 8 slices each
Dough
- 2 cans crescent roll dough
Syrup & Topping
- 1 stick unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 12 ounces ginger beer or ginger ale
Spiced Sugar
- 1 ½ tablespoons granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon apple pie spice
Instructions
- Prepare the Apples: Peel, core, and slice each large granny smith apple into 8 slices. This ensures the apple pieces fit nicely into the crescent dough and cook evenly.
- Wrap the Apples: Unroll the crescent roll dough from each can and separate into triangles. Place one apple slice on the wide end of each triangle and roll the dough around the apple slice, sealing the edges to form a neat dumpling.
- Arrange in Baking Dish: Place the wrapped apple dumplings into a greased baking dish, spacing them slightly apart to allow for expansion during baking.
- Make the Syrup: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, ½ cup granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Drizzle this mixture evenly over the apple dumplings in the baking dish.
- Sprinkle Spiced Sugar: Mix the 1 ½ tablespoons sugar with ½ teaspoon apple pie spice, then sprinkle this spiced sugar over the top of the dumplings for a flavorful, aromatic crust.
- Add Ginger Beer: Pour the 12 ounces of ginger beer or ginger ale around the dumplings in the baking dish. This liquid will create a sweet and slightly fizzy sauce as it bakes.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the dumplings for about 35-40 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and cooked through, and the sauce is bubbly and thickened.
- Serve Warm: Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly before serving. Serve the dumplings warm with the ginger beer sauce spooned over the top for a comforting dessert.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider swapping the apple pie spice with cinnamon or nutmeg.
- Ginger ale can be used as a substitute if ginger beer is unavailable, though the flavor will be milder.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an indulgent twist.
- Ensure the crescent dough edges are sealed tightly to prevent leaking during baking.
Keywords: apple dumplings, easy dessert, baked apples, crescent roll dessert, ginger beer dessert, fall dessert, apple recipe