Apple Dumplings 🍏

These apple dumplings bring together tart apples, sweet syrup, and flaky pastry in a way that's just perfection. If you're a fan of Granny Smith apples, they work great here to balance out the sweetness. Trust me, you'll want to make this more than once!

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 2

Cut each apple into 8 wedges.

Step 3

Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate into triangles.

Step 4

Place an apple wedge on the wide end of each triangle, then roll up the dough around the apple.

Step 5

Place the wrapped apples in the prepared baking dish.

Step 6

In a saucepan, combine sugar, water, melted butter, and vanilla. Bring to a boil, then pour over the wrapped apples.

Step 7

Sprinkle ground cinnamon and nutmeg over the top.

Step 8

Bake for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown and apples are tender.

Step 9

Serve warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream.