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Easy Apple Dumplings with Crescent Rolls

By Lorraine

Super easy recipe for autumns favorite fruit, Apple Bundles are made with crescent rolls, cinnamon with a hint of orange. They smell heavenly and are perfect warm from the oven with a scoop of ice cream.

Easy Apple Dumplings with Crescent Rolls

 

There’s a saying, “There are two times of year, autumn and waiting for autumn.” Each season has its lovely assets but autumn is full of cooler temperatures, colorful foliage and favorite food flavors. Apples are abundant and ways to eat them even more so. Easy apple dumplings made with crescent rolls is a great recipe that is delicious and makes the house smell amazing.

 

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Super easy recipe for autumns favorite fruit, Apple Bundles are made with crescent rolls, cinnamon with a hint of orange. They smell heavenly and are perfect warm from the oven with a scoop of ice cream.

This super easy recipe for autumns favorite fruit, Easy Apple Dumplings are made with crescent rolls, cinnamon with a hint of orange. They smell heavenly and are perfect warm from the oven with a scoop of ice cream.

Why This Recipe Works

  • Quick and simple: Store-bought crescent dough keeps prep time short.
  • Classic flavor: Apples, sugar, and cinnamon are always a winning combination.
  • Perfect portions: Each dumpling is individually wrapped for easy serving.

Simple Ingredients You’ll Need

  • Apples: peeled, cored, and cut into wedges
  • Refrigerated crescent roll dough
  • Butter
  • Granulated sugar
  • Cinnamon
  • Optional: chopped nuts, or a drizzle of caramel sauce

Tips for Best Results

  • Choose firm apples like Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Gala so they hold their shape.
  • For a caramel-like flavor, replace part of the sugar with light brown sugar.
  • Don’t overbake: remove from the oven once the crust is golden and the filling is bubbly.

Variations and Add-Ins

  • Nutty crunch: Add chopped pecans or walnuts around the apples before wrapping.
  • Spice twist: Sprinkle apple pie spice or a little nutmeg along with the cinnamon.
  • Fruit swap: Try using pears for a seasonal variation.

If you use firm pears (like Bosc), they’ll behave a lot like apples and need about the same baking time, 30–35 minutes until the pastry is golden and the filling is bubbling. Softer pears (like Bartlett) cook down faster, so you may want to start checking at 25 minutes.

Storage and Reheating

  • Store cooled dumplings in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for 3–4 days.
  • Reheat in a 300°F oven for 8–10 minutes to restore crispness.
  • Freezing is not recommended as the dough becomes soggy once thawed.

FAQs

Can I make these ahead of time?
Yes. Assemble the dumplings a few hours in advance, cover, and refrigerate. Bake just before serving.

What’s the best way to serve them?
They’re delicious on their own, but a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of caramel makes them even better.

Can I double the recipe?
Yes. Simply use a larger baking dish or two pans, and bake in batches if needed.

 

How to make Easy Apple Dumplings with Crescent Rolls

Super easy recipe for autumns favorite fruit, Apple Bundles are made with crescent rolls, cinnamon with a hint of orange. They smell heavenly and are perfect warm from the oven with a scoop of ice cream.Here is all you need to make this recipe.

 

Super easy recipe for autumns favorite fruit, Apple Bundles are made with crescent rolls, cinnamon with a hint of orange. They smell heavenly and are perfect warm from the oven with a scoop of ice cream.Peel the apples and core them. A melon baller works well and scoops the core out with just a twist.

 

Super easy recipe for autumns favorite fruit, Apple Bundles are made with crescent rolls, cinnamon with a hint of orange. They smell heavenly and are perfect warm from the oven with a scoop of ice cream.Cut the apples into slices.

 

Super easy recipe for autumns favorite fruit, Apple Bundles are made with crescent rolls, cinnamon with a hint of orange. They smell heavenly and are perfect warm from the oven with a scoop of ice cream.Open the crescent roll dough and unroll.

 

Super easy recipe for autumns favorite fruit, Apple Bundles are made with crescent rolls, cinnamon with a hint of orange. They smell heavenly and are perfect warm from the oven with a scoop of ice cream.Separate at perforations to form wedges. Place 3-4 apple slices at the end of each piece of dough and roll up. Arrange bundles in a sprayed 9×13-inch baking dish.

 

Super easy recipe for autumns favorite fruit, Apple Bundles are made with crescent rolls, cinnamon with a hint of orange. They smell heavenly and are perfect warm from the oven with a scoop of ice cream.Zest the orange to measure 1 teaspoon; set aside.

 

 

Super easy recipe for autumns favorite fruit, Apple Bundles are made with crescent rolls, cinnamon with a hint of orange. They smell heavenly and are perfect warm from the oven with a scoop of ice cream.Pour the juice into the bottom of baking dish, but not over bundles.

 

Super easy recipe for autumns favorite fruit, Apple Bundles are made with crescent rolls, cinnamon with a hint of orange. They smell heavenly and are perfect warm from the oven with a scoop of ice cream.Brush melted butter over bundles.

 

Place 3-4 apple slices at the end of each piece of dough and roll up. Arrange bundles in a sprayed 9×9-inch baking dish. Zest the orange to measure 1 teaspoon; set aside. Juice the orange to measure 1/3 cup juice; pour the juice into the bottom of baking dish, but not over bundles. Brush melted butter over bundles. Mix orange zest, sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl, sprinkle over bundles. Bake 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with a scoop of ice cream, if desiredAdd orange zest, sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl.

 

Super easy recipe for autumns favorite fruit, Apple Bundles are made with crescent rolls, cinnamon with a hint of orange. They smell heavenly and are perfect warm from the oven with a scoop of ice cream.Stir to combine.

 

Super easy recipe for autumns favorite fruit, Apple Bundles are made with crescent rolls, cinnamon with a hint of orange. They smell heavenly and are perfect warm from the oven with a scoop of ice cream.Sprinkle cinnamon sugar mixture over bundles.

 

Super easy recipe for autumns favorite fruit, Apple Bundles are made with crescent rolls, cinnamon with a hint of orange. They smell heavenly and are perfect warm from the oven with a scoop of ice cream.Bake apple bundles 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.

 

Super easy recipe for autumns favorite fruit, Apple Bundles are made with crescent rolls, cinnamon with a hint of orange. They smell heavenly and are perfect warm from the oven with a scoop of ice cream.Serve with a scoop of ice cream, if desired

 

Super easy recipe for autumns favorite fruit, Apple Bundles are made with crescent rolls, cinnamon with a hint of orange. They smell heavenly and are perfect warm from the oven with a scoop of ice cream.

 

Super easy recipe for autumns favorite fruit, Apple Bundles are made with crescent rolls, cinnamon with a hint of orange. They smell heavenly and are perfect warm from the oven with a scoop of ice cream.

Easy Apple Dumplings with Crescent Rolls

adapted from Pampered Chef Recipe
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Equipment

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Ingredients
  

  • 4 medium Granny Smith apples
  • 2 packages 11 ounces refrigerated crescent rolls
  • 2 medium oranges
  • 2 tablespoon butter or margarine melted
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Peel, core and slice apples; cut apples into slices.
  • Unroll dough; separate at perforations to form 16 wedges. Place 3-4 apple slices at the end of each piece of dough and roll up. Arrange bundles in a sprayed 9×13-inch baking dish.
  • Zest the oranges to measure 2 teaspoons; set aside. Juice the orange to measure 2/3 cup juice; pour the juice into the bottom of baking dish, but not over bundles. Brush melted butter over bundles.
  • Mix orange zest, sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl, sprinkle over bundles. Bake 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Serve with a scoop of ice cream, if desired

Notes

If you want to make smaller bundles, cut each of the wedges in half beginning at the point. Use 2-4 apples per bundle and proceed in the same manner as above. Baking time is the same.

 

 

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