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Old-Fashioned Apple Dumplings
Humaira ilyas

Old-Fashioned Apple Dumplings Recipe

These classic apple dumplings are a comforting dessert with tender apples wrapped in a buttery pastry and baked to golden perfection. Perfect for cozy nights, they’re drizzled with a sweet cinnamon sugar glaze that melts in your mouth. A nostalgic treat everyone will love.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

  • 4 medium apples peeled and cored
  • 1 can 8 oz refrigerated crescent roll dough
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 4 tsp butter divided
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Mix granulated sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a small bowl.
  3. Slice apples into wedges or leave whole if small.
  4. Roll out crescent dough and wrap each apple individually.
  5. Place a teaspoon of butter on top of each wrapped apple.
  6. Combine brown sugar, water, and vanilla in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
  7. Pour syrup over dumplings in a baking dish.
  8. Bake 40–50 minutes until dough is golden and apples are tender.
  9. Let cool slightly before serving warm.

Notes

  • Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for extra indulgence.

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