5-Ingredient Apple Dumplings: The Easiest, Coziest Fall Dessert
Warm, cinnamon-spiced apples wrapped in buttery pastry and baked to golden perfection—these dumplings taste like autumn in every bite! With just 5 ingredients and 10 minutes of prep, this old-fashioned dessert is perfect for weeknight treats, holiday dinners, or impressing guests without the fuss. Why You’ll Love Them.
Faster than pie (no peeling or slicing apples)
Gooey, caramel-like sauce (magically forms while baking!)
Kid-friendly & customizable (add nuts, raisins, or caramel!)
AdSense goldmine (easy desserts + fall recipes = high RPM!)Ingredients (Serves 6)• 2 Granny Smith apples (or any firm apple)• 1 (8-count) can refrigerated crescent rolls• ½ cup butter, melted• ¾ cup brown sugar• 1 tsp cinnamon Optional Serving Ideas:• Vanilla ice cream• Caramel drizzle• Whipped cream‍ Step-by-Step (10-Minute Prep!)1. Prep the Apples
①Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
② Core apples (no need to peel!) and cut each into 8 wedges.2. Wrap in Crescent Dough
â‘ Separate crescent dough into triangles.
② Place 1 apple wedge on each triangle, roll up, and place in a greased 9×13” dish.3. Make the Magic Sauce
â‘ Whisk melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
② Pour evenly over dumplings.4. Bake & Caramelize Bake 25-30 mins until golden brown and bubbly.5. Serve Warm!️ Spoon sauce over each dumpling and top with ice cream or whipped cream. Pro Tips for Perfect Dumplings Extra caramel? Add ½ cup soda (Sprite or Mountain Dew) before baking. More flavor? Toss apples in 1 tsp vanilla + ½ tsp nutmeg. Make ahead? Assemble, refrigerate, and bake when ready. Enjoy!
