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Transform simple ingredients into an amazing dessert with these easy apple dumplings! The secret? A magical lemon-lime soda bath that creates the most incredible caramel sauce as it bakes.

THE EASIEST APPLE DESSERT EVER

Looking for a dessert that tastes completely homemade but uses clever shortcuts? These apple dumplings are pure genius! With just 5 ingredients and minimal prep, you’ll have a dessert that tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Why add lemon-lime soda?

The soda creates moisture and helps develop a beautiful caramel sauce while baking. Plus, the citrus adds a subtle brightness that balances the sweetness.

Can I make these ahead?

Yes! Assemble up to 4 hours ahead, but wait to add the soda until just before baking for best results.

Can I use homemade apple filling?

Absolutely! While canned filling makes this super easy, fresh cooked apples work beautifully too.

TIPS FOR SUCCESS:

• Keep crescent rolls cold until ready to use
• Don’t overfill the crescents
• Pour soda around, not over dumplings
• Leave space between dumplings for sauce
• Let cool 10-15 minutes before serving
• Check at 30 minutes to prevent overbrowning

INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (FULL RECIPE BELOW)

• Crescent rolls
• Apple pie filling
• Butter
• Brown sugar
• Lemon-lime soda

5-INGREDIENT APPLE DUMPLINGS

These magical apple dumplings use a surprising secret ingredient to create an incredible caramel sauce while baking! Perfect for dessert or brunch.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 20 minutes mins

Cook Time: 40 minutes mins

Total Time: 1 hour hr

Servings: 8

Ingredients

For the Dumplings:

• 2 8 oz cans refrigerated crescent rolls
• 1 20 oz can apple pie filling
• 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1 cup brown sugar packed
• 1 12 oz can lemon-lime soda

Optional Toppings:

• Vanilla ice cream
• Whipped cream
• Caramel sauce
• Ground cinnamon

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 13×9 inch baking dish.
• Unroll crescent rolls and separate into triangles.
• Place a generous spoonful of apple pie filling on wide end of each triangle.
• Roll up crescents, starting from wide end, enclosing filling. Pinch seams to seal.
• Arrange rolls in prepared baking dish, leaving space between each.
• In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and brown sugar until smooth and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
• Drop spoonfuls of butter mixture over each dumpling.
• Carefully pour soda around dumplings (not over top), filling spaces between rolls.
• Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
• Let cool 10-15 minutes before serving.

Notes

• Make Ahead: Assemble up to 4 hours ahead, add soda just before baking
• Storage: Best served fresh, but keeps 2 days refrigerated
• Reheating: Warm in 300°F oven until heated through
• Variations: Try different pie fillings
• Soda Tips: Any lemon-lime soda works
• Serving: Best warm with ice cream