Simpson’s Apple Dumplings
Simpson’s Apple Dumplings combine spiced apples wrapped in pastry and baked in a sweet cinnamon-butter syrup. This impressive dessert tastes like a warm embrace and is perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
- 2 large apples, peeled and cored
- 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup lemon-lime soda (Sprite or 7UP)
- Pinch of nutmeg
- Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cut apples into eight equal wedges.
- Wrap each apple slice in crescent dough and place in a greased baking dish.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and nutmeg, then stir until combined.
- Pour butter mixture over dumplings.
- Pour soda around, not on top of dough.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden and bubbling.
- Cool for 10 minutes before serving.
- Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream for the best experience.
Notes
- Choose firm apples for the best texture.
- Do not pour soda directly on the dumplings.
- Add chopped nuts for a crunchy finish.
- Reduce sugar slightly if apples are very sweet.
- Refrigerate leftovers and reheat gently.