How to Make Grandma's Apple Dumplings - A Step-by-Step Guide

Grandma's Apple Dumplings are a comforting and delicious dessert that has been passed down through generations in my family. Made with tender, flaky dough and sweet, juicy apples, these dumplings are the perfect way to celebrate the flavors of fall.

As a child, I have fond memories of watching my grandma carefully prepare the dough, lovingly peel and slice the apples, and then tuck them into the dumplings before baking them until golden and bubbly. The aroma that would fill the kitche...

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Ingredients

  • 2 Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored and quartered
  • 1 (8 ounce) can refrigerated crescent rolls
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup butter
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 dumplings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Wrap each apple piece in one crescent roll. Place seam side down in an 8x8 baking dish and sprinkle with cinnamon.
  • In medium saucepan, combine butter, sugar, and orange juice; bring to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Pour over rolls.
  • Bake for 30 minutes, or until pastry is golden and apples are tender. Spoon sauce over rolls when serving.
  • Nutrition

    315 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 31mg
    • Sodium: 302mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 37g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 27g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 17mg
    • Calcium: 9mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 105mg