Apple Dumplings with Lemon Soda Butter Sauce Recipe

Introduction

Apple dumplings are a delightful and comforting dessert that combines tender baked apples with a buttery crescent roll crust. This simple recipe creates a warm, sweet treat perfect for cozy evenings or special occasions.

Ingredients

• 2 (8 ounce) cans crescent rolls
• 2 sticks butter
• 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 1/2 cups Sprite (or 7 Up, or other lemon soda)
• 2 apples (Golden Delicious or Granny Smith)

Instructions

1. Step 1: Butter a 13 x 9 inch baking dish evenly to prevent sticking.
2. Step 2: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
3. Step 3: Peel and core the apples, then cut each into 8 slices.
4. Step 4: Roll each apple slice in a crescent roll and place it carefully in the buttered baking dish.
5. Step 5: Melt the butter in a saucepan, stir in the brown sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon, and cook until thickened. Remove from heat and pour this mixture over the apple dumplings.
6. Step 6: Pour the lemon soda into the middle and edges of the pan, avoiding pouring directly over the rolls to keep the crust flaky.
7. Step 7: Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until the dumplings are golden brown and bubbly.
8. Step 8: Serve warm and enjoy this sweet, comforting dessert.

Tips & Variations

• Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a nice balance of sweet and tangy flavors.
• Sprinkle a bit of nutmeg or allspice in the sugar mixture for added warmth and depth.
• Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an indulgent finish.
• Swap lemon soda for ginger ale or apple cider for a different flavor profile.

Storage

Store leftover apple dumplings in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the microwave or oven before serving to regain their warm, soft texture.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use fresh homemade pie crust instead of crescent rolls?

Yes, fresh pie crust works well and gives a more traditional texture, though crescent rolls make this recipe quicker and easier.

What if I don’t have lemon soda? Can I substitute it?

You can substitute lemon soda with ginger ale or apple cider to maintain moisture and add different flavor notes, but avoid using plain water for best results.

Apple Dumplings with Lemon Soda Butter Sauce Recipe

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Deliciously sweet and tender Apple Dumplings made with cinnamon-spiced brown sugar syrup, wrapped in buttery crescent rolls, and baked to golden perfection. This comforting dessert combines tender apple slices and a rich buttery glaze, perfect for serving warm and impressing family and friends.

• Author: Rico
• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 40 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour
• Yield: 8 servings 1x
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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Apple Dumplings

• 2 (8 ounce) cans crescent rolls
• 2 apples (Golden Delicious or Granny Smith)

Syrup

• 2 sticks butter (1 cup)
• 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 1/2 cups lemon-lime soda (Sprite or 7 Up)

Instructions

1. Prepare the baking dish: Butter a 13 x 9 inch baking dish thoroughly to prevent sticking and to add delicious buttery flavor to the dumplings.
2. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) so it’s ready when the dumplings are assembled.
3. Prepare the apples: Peel, core, and slice each apple into 8 even slices to ensure uniform cooking and ease of rolling with the crescent dough.
4. Wrap apple slices: Take each apple slice and wrap it with a piece of crescent roll dough, making sure it is completely covered. Place each wrapped dumpling into the buttered baking dish.
5. Make the syrup: Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, then stir in brown sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Continue stirring until the mixture thickens slightly, then remove from heat.
6. Pour syrup over dumplings: Pour the thickened butter and sugar mixture evenly over the crescent roll-wrapped apples in the baking dish, ensuring good coverage.
7. Add lemon-lime soda: Carefully pour the lemon-lime soda around the edges and in the middle of the pan without pouring it directly over the dumplings to avoid sogginess.
8. Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the crescent rolls turn golden brown and the syrup is bubbly.
9. Serve warm: Once baked, serve the apple dumplings warm for the best flavor and texture experience.

Notes

• You can substitute the lemon-lime soda with ginger ale or sparkling water for a less sweet syrup.
• Using tart apples like Granny Smith balances the sweetness of the syrup nicely.
• Ensure the syrup is thickened before pouring for a rich glaze that coats well.
• Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra indulgence.
• Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 2 days; reheat before serving.

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