Apple Crescent Dumplings Recipe

Ingredients for Apple Crescent Dumplings

• 2 medium apples (about 1 pound total)
• Refrigerated Crescent Dinner Rolls
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

How to Make Apple Crescent Dumplings

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Peel and core 2 medium apples (about 1 pound total).
3. Cut each apple into 8 quarters (16 quarters total).
4. Separate 1 (8-count) can of crescent roll dough.
5. Wrap one apple quarter in each crescent roll piece, pinching to seal.
6. Place the wrapped apple dumplings in a greased 9x9 inch baking dish.
7. Sprinkle generously with 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
8. In a medium saucepan, combine 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup water, and 2 tablespoons orange juice.
9. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
10. Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
11. Pour the sauce evenly over the dumplings in the baking dish.
12. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the crescent roll crust is golden brown and the apples are tender.
13. Let cool slightly before serving. Spoon the sauce over the dumplings. Serve warm, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.