Instructions:
Step 1
Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and set aside.
Step 2
Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into individual triangles. Place a spoonful of apple pie filling in the center of each triangle.
Step 3
Gently fold the dough around the filling, pinching the edges to seal them into neat dumplings.
Step 4
Arrange the dumplings in the prepared baking dish.
Step 5
In a bowl, whisk together the melted butter and brown sugar until well combined.
Step 6
Pour the butter-sugar mixture evenly over the dumplings.
Step 7
Pour the lemon-lime soda around the edges of the dumplings in the baking dish (do not pour directly on top).
Step 8
Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the dumplings are golden brown and the sauce is bubbly.
Step 9
Let the dumplings cool slightly before serving. Enjoy the sweet, warm apple dumplings with the rich buttery sauce!
Pro Tips:
Use Cold Butter: For an even richer sauce, ensure your butter is cold when you melt it. This will help it blend more smoothly with the brown sugar for a thicker, more indulgent syrup.
Apple Pie Filling Variations: If you prefer a bit more texture, consider using homemade apple pie filling or adding a pinch of cinnamon and nutmeg to the canned filling for extra flavor.
Don’t Skip the Soda: The lemon-lime soda isn’t just for flavor—it helps create that bubbly, caramelized sauce that makes these dumplings so delicious. Pour it around the edges to ensure even cooking.
Add a Touch of Salt: A pinch of salt in the butter-sugar sauce can help balance out the sweetness and enhance the flavors of the apples.
Make Ahead: You can assemble the dumplings a day ahead, cover them with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until ready to bake. Just add the soda before popping them in the oven.
Nutrition (per serving):
Note: This estimate is based on a serving size of 1 dumpling, with 8 servings total.
Calories: 350
Total Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 30mg
Sodium: 230mg
Total Carbohydrates: 47g
Dietary Fiber: 1g
Sugars: 37g
Protein: 1g
Vitamin A: 10% of the Daily Value
Calcium: 2% of the Daily Value
Iron: 4% of the Daily Value