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๐ Apple Dumplings Recipe ๐
Description:
These Apple Dumplings are not only delicious but also incredibly easy to make, perfect for a fun family activity on a crisp fall day. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you’ll have a delightful dessert that everyone will love.
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Calories per Serving: 317.4
- Rating: 4.5 (based on 4 reviews)
Ingredients:
- 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 2 large apples, peeled and sliced into 8 wedges each
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon apple pie spice
- Optional: Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for serving
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC). Grease an 8-inch square baking pan and set aside.
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Prepare Dough:
- Unroll the crescent dough and separate it into eight triangles.
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Wrap Apples:
- Take one apple wedge and roll it up in one crescent dough triangle, ensuring to pinch the edges to seal it shut.
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Arrange in Pan:
- Place the wrapped apple dumplings in the prepared baking pan, evenly spacing them apart.
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Make Sauce:
- In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, unsalted butter, and a splash of orange juice. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture has thickened slightly.
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Pour Sauce Over Dumplings:
- Once the sauce has thickened, pour it evenly over the apple dumplings in the baking pan. Don’t worry if the dumplings float a bit; it’s perfectly normal.
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Sprinkle with Spice:
- Sprinkle the apple pie spice evenly over the top of the dumplings, adding a warm and aromatic flavor.
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Bake:
- Place the baking pan in the preheated oven and bake for about 25 minutes or until the dumplings are golden brown and the sauce is bubbling.
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Serve Warm:
- Once baked, remove the apple dumplings from the oven and allow them to cool slightly before serving. For an extra indulgence, serve them warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
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Enjoy!
- Gather your family and friends around the table and enjoy these delicious homemade apple dumplings together. They’re the perfect treat for any occasion, whether it’s a cozy family dinner or a festive fall gathering.
These apple dumplings are sure to become a favorite in your household, with their irresistible combination of tender apples, flaky pastry, and sweet, gooey sauce. Plus, they’re so easy to make that you’ll want to whip up a batch whenever you’re craving a taste of fall. So gather your ingredients and get baking โ your taste buds will thank you!