Apple Dumplings are some of the best pastry-style desserts ever created. With only 7 ingredients, this easy apple dumpling recipe is the best and most flavorful of them all!
Sweet and Simple Apple Dumplings Recipe
I don’t know, how much do you follow food blogs? If you love them, you will surely have seen the beautiful blog Will Cook for Smiles at least once. I’m not telling you this just because you can find great recipes on this blog, but because I have always loved the name of this blog!
And I remembered this adorable name after my husband tried this adorable Apple Dumplings for the first time. He was so delighted with the taste that in one moment, he said that he had tried nothing better in his life and kissed me on the cheek. Wooow! And while I still heard the ringing of the kiss in my ears, I thought of a great name for some future food blog – „Will cook for kisses“.
Now it was completely clear to me why the photos for this recipes were so popular on my Pinterest boards. Whenever I would put a photo for Apple dumplings on some of the boards, they would usually have an unbelievable number of shares by my Pinterest friends. „But, what’s up with that?“ I asked myself hundreds of times looking at the photos. The photos were by no means special.
Only one bite of this piquant dessert solved all of the mysteries. It was not about the looks, but about the wonderful taste. This is really something so good that I immediately concurred with my husband. „Vera, Apple Dumplings are part of our standard menu from now on“.
How to Make Apple Dumplings with Sprite or 7Up (lemon soda):
And since we didn’t want to get sick from enjoying the Dumplings, I prepared a plate for „degustation“ for my grandpa. „OMG, could it be possible that I have not tried this yet“ he concluded completely shocked while still on his first bite.
„Vera, please, write down the recipe. Grandma will soon have some work to do“ grandpa was chuckling.
And if you still have not tried these divine apple rolls dipped into a syrup of butter, sugar and „Sprite“ lemon soda, then it is something you really should not miss in your lifetime. And as for you who have tried the Apple Dumplings already, you know what I’m talking about 🙂
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Apple Dumplings
Prep Time: 15 minutes- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
Yield: 16 dumplings 1x
Category: Dessert
Method: Oven
Cuisine: American
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Apple Dumplings are some of the best pastry-style desserts ever created. With only 7 ingredients, this easy apple dumpling recipe is the best and most flavorful of them all!
Ingredients
- 2 (8 ounce) cans crescent rolls
- 2 sticks butter
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
- 1 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 1/2 cup Sprite ( or7 Up ,or other lemon soda)
- 2 apples (Golden Delicious or Granny Smith)
Instructions
- Butter a 13 x 9 inch baking dish.
- Preheat the oven at 350 F.
- Peel and core apples, than cut each apple into 8 slices
- Roll each apple slice in a crescent roll and place in a buttered dish.
- Melt butter, stir in sugar, vanilla and cinnamon, and when it’s thickened, remove from heat and pour over the dumplings.
- Pour the soda in the middle and along the edges of a pan(not over the rolls)
- Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until they become golden brown.
- Serve warm.
194 comments
I am making this for Easter! I found you on the Strut your stuff link up..and followed you on facebook. I can’t wait to see what else you have in your blog! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Stehanie 🙂
What kind of apples do you use?
Hi Ashley, I use Golden Delicious, but you can use Granny Smith as well.
I use cortlands and they always come out awesome… The others are too tart for my liking
Hi Vera! I accidenrly bought sheet dough instead of fees and. Do you think it will be much of a difference in taste and texture?
Hi Tirzah, I think it will work just fine!
Do you have to use the lime/lemon soda? I don’t have any on hand.
You were right…the sheet dough worked out well. It was delicious! Over the years, i have made this recipe and my family loves it. Thank you so much for sharing it!
This recipe looks delicious! I was wondering if the recipe would work with Lakanto brown sugar and Sprite or 7up zero substituted in.
I’ll be putting a half apple wrapped in each piece of dough!
I made this recipe using diet Sprite. It was delicious! I served it warm with vanilla ice cream. Yummy! Thanks for this recipe! I will make it again!
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These look delicious, and I was so surprised to see 7-Up in the ingredient list! I will have to give these a try for sure. Thanks for sharing them with us at Saturday Night Fever. I hope we see you back tomorrow 🙂
Thanks Andi:) See you at the party
Hi Vera,
Quick question, so pour the 7up in the same pan as rolls just not directly on top, only around edges and the middle?
Yes, that’s correct Jazzmyn
Want to know if this can be assemble the nite before
They were really good! My only issue was the bottoms of the rolls were not all the way cooked and I had a lot of juice in the pan still. I ended up cooking them still the top of the rolls were brown. Is that the way it’s suppose to be?
Hi Lizabeth,that’s OK.
Can this be assembled ahead of time and stored in fridge until ready to bake? I would of course add the soda right prior to baking.
I was reading the comments to see if I could try and this is almost a deal breaker!!! Maybe try rolling the apples in the cresent rolls and bake for half the time. Then removed and pour sauce over, add 7up and finish cooking.
My question is are we covering the pan or not when baking? This really sounds good and I wanna try.
Hi Shaina, leave the pan uncovered.
I made this recipe and it was amazing! I used Honeycrisp apples and Mt. Dew because that is what I had on hand. I will definitely be making this again. We loved it warm with vanilla ice cream.
If I half this recipe, would the cook time remain the the same?
Hi Zhenya!
The cook tome would be approximately the same.
Have I overlooked how many apples to use?
I guess its 2 —-sorry
How many apples and what kind?
Hi Terry, you’ll need two apples, I use Golden Delicious, but you can use Granny Smith as well.
I have used Mountain Dew as well. Still yummy.
I make these all the time. I also put into the dough 3 red hot candies (for each one) Serve with ice cream. People groan while they eat it!!
Hi Vera, this recipe looks divine. Are crescent rolls the same as croissants ? In SA we don’t have them. Can I substitute with croissants please. My fam love any kind of dumpling.
Hi Gail, yes it’s the same. You can use any kind of puff pastry dough, and cut the triangles.
Hi Gail, how did yours turn out with the puff pastry?
We got this recipe from somewhere else …Identical but with peaches and Mountain Dew. Outstanding!!!!!!
Gonna try these while camping in my dutch oven. Yummy!!
I have tried these and they are delicious and are a hit with the family! I’m trying it with peaches right now. Thanks for the recipe!
Thanks Mahogany, I’m glad you like it 🙂
I have two questions. How would you do this with blueberries? And what is the name of your Facebook page? Thanks!
Hi Kathy, I’ve never tried this with blueberries but it sound like an interesting idea.
The Facebook page is https://www.facebook.com/OMGChocolateDesserts
These were great, I added a little more cinnamon. Very easy to make, I will make these again! Might add some chocolate, you can add all sorts of things like carmel too!
I just can’t wait to make these. I love anything with apples. Thank you so much for the reecipe.
Wondering if flavored carbonated water could be used instead of soda? (Non-soda household.)
Hi Fitzy, I think it will work, too.
My step mom always makes these with orange juice instead of soda. So very good and rich!
You can use apple juice instead of soda.
I have made these they are So Yummy!!!!
Isn’t a cup (2 sticks) of butter a little too much?
Hi Anna,
I made it that way but you could use less butter if you wish.
Can this be made with diet soda?
I use a 1/4 th of apple per dumpling and before baking sprinkled red hots on top. Yum Yum I also cut recipe in 1/2 and baked in 8 inch square pan.
Hi-
I have a lot of frozen apples that I need to use. I’m getting tired of applesauce. Do you think I can use these frozen apples in your recipe?
Hi Adel, I don’t know how it will turns out with frozen apples, but let me know if you try:)
omgosh ….. truly melts in your mom n ohhhh mmmmm with ice cream the best Thank you
truly melts in your mouth ….so good with ice cream n easy to make Thank you!
Just made this, it was great. It is just the two of us so I cut the recipe in half. I will definitely make this again.
I was disappointed. I thought they were incredibly salty. I ended up throwing them out. Maybe I should have used unsalted butter?
Diane, I have made these for years with apples and peaches. Also you can do blueberries with rolled out canned biscuits and fold them over and crimp. They should not taste salty. I’ve never heard anyone say they were salty.
Usually when baking you use unsalted butter unless the recipe calls for salted butter. I hope you tried them again with unsalted butter. Mine were delicious.
Usually when baking, unsalted butter is the general rule of thumb.
I’ve made these many times in the past and have always used salted butter and my wife who doesn’t use much b utter tells me that they never taste salty to her.
I followed the recipe to the “T” (first time ever lol) and OMG!! Every single person who tasted this, rolled their eyes to the back of their heads! WOW -was this deliciouss!!!! Thanks so much for sharing!!!!
Thanks Joann 🙂
can you freeze these after making a big batch. Would like to do some ahead. Thanks
Hi Bert, I didn’t try it so I can’t help you with that.Sorry
These sound wonderful! If I assemble them at night to make for breakfast, I’m concerned that they might get soggy. Do you have any experience with this?
I’m sorry Toni, I don’t have experience with it, but i think that’s not a good idea.
I would say, if you wanted to try it…don’t put the soda in until you’re ready to bake it. I’m thinking the rest, all set up, should be fine…
Omg delicious!!!!! Wow. I noticed a lot of comments asking if this is make ahead friendly. I wouldn’t recommend it. When it comes out of the oven the tops are crispy from the sugar! I recommend making and eating right away. Super easy quick recipe!!! Will be making this again and again thank you for sharing this!!
Made these with organic orange juice instead of the soda and used the Immaculate Bakery cresent rolls…ummm…holy cow that was the best treat ever! My kids and husband went nuts! The sauce was incredible! And the house smelled SO good! Thank you for sharing! 🙂
Thanks Alison 🙂
What about fuji or gala apples
Hi Traci, it’s Ok to use gala apples for this recipe
Can i use ginger ale?
Hi Stephanie, you can use it if you like it of course.
This sounds wonderful…
I would make ahead just don’t put the soda in til ready to Bake…
These are awsome!!
Hi there….I noticed that one of the people here stated they wanted to use peaches. I was wondering how that turned out because I had the same idea. Would I need to change anything in the recipe to do that? I’m planning this as my dish for Thanksgiving so I don’t want to mess it up. 🙂
Hi Tiffinye, I also have a recipe for peach dumplings on my blog, so you can make it.You can find it here: https://omgchocolatedesserts.com/peach-dumplings/
Can I use orange juice instead of 7up and if so how much.
Hi Joyce, some people comented that they used organic orange juice instead of 7up and they were delighted so you could try it too.
Thanks for sharing this recipe. And image is so cool. If you looking for a Rolled Dumplings recipe then please visit our site. And you did a great job | keep on posting .
These treats look delicious, i def want to try for thanksgiving. I have a question, when they are done, is the dough soggy or crispy? Thanks in advance!!
Hi Roxy, the dough is soggy because they are more cooked than baked, only the tops are little crispy.You can reduce the amount of butter, sugar and soda if you want.
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Can you use lemonade with this recipe! I don’t keep soda In the house!
Hi Leah, I haven’t tried with lemonade, so I can’t help you about that.
I can’t wait to try these! I LOVE apple pie and these look like a wonderful alternate treat!! Thanks for sharing!!!
Thank you for the nice recipe. I added into my website with Japanese translation!
hi if crescent rolls are not available whats the alternative. Some dough from scratch?
Hi Haifa, use puff pasty if you can find or look for the recipe on the internet.
Can I make this with just a can of apple pie filling? Adding cinnamon, butter, etc.?
Hi Mickey, I think you could but it might turns out too sweet.
can u use sprite zero and splenda?
Hi Donna,
You can use sprite zero but I don’t have any experience with splenda so I can’t say.
Okay I tweeked this a little, I was in a BIG hurry before hubby left for work on a Saturday. I guess I could call it EasiER Apple Dumplings. I used 2 cans of apple pie filling. Warmed one in a saucepan on top of stove, added tsp. cinnamon, 1/2 cup brown sugar, pulled out 2 pcs. of apple, from the other can, put them in the center of ea. triangle & rolled. Dabbed butter on the top after spreading the warm mixture over the top. Placed in 350 oven for 45 min. till bubbling, & tops of rolls were brown. Next time, will have more time & make your recipe.
i found your wonderful receipt over Pinterest and it looks so delicious that i want to try it. But i have one problem, i am from Germany and have no idea where i can find these crescent rolls. What kind of dough are they made of, something like puff pastry?
Thank you for your help;-))
Hi Andrea, yes you can use puff pastry for this recipe.
I make these all the time, have also made them with neutella and dioed strawberries, fresh peaches, you get the idea. When I have time I do make my own crescent dough. BIG difference from the canned ones and realy not hard to make. Just and isea.
I’ve made these several times but use Mountain Dew or Sun Drop. And I don’t skip on butter or sugar. Such a great recipe and always a hit wherever it’s served!
I love reading recipes and trying many of them. I just don’t understand people that try to change ingredients before they have even tried it the way it was printed. And why complain about the recipe if you didn’t like it…just go post your recipe someplace else and don’t comment on the original recipe. This Apple dumpling recipe sounds delicious and I look forward to trying it… exactly the way you listed it! I in giving it 5 stars just because it sounds awesome! Thank you for posting your recipes!
Thanks Sandra 🙂 Let me know how do you like them if you try the recipe.
i agree Sandra. If you need to change a recipe for dietary reasons I understand the questions about substitutions but why read a recipe and immediately try to change it! If you think you can make it better go right ahead and do it and post it on Pinterest or your own page. I think it’s insulting to sort of say “I can make it better”. I’m making this today just the way it’s printed because it sounds yummy just the way it is!
Hi Sandra West
I so agree with you, and I truly want to thank
you for your post! My point exactly!!! Everything that is needed for this recipe Vera has posted it follow the directions as is bake it then comment on it!!!!
I just can’t wait to make these. I love anything with apples. Thank you so much for the reecipe.
YES!! I agree!! You can make your own substitution but I would never say on a page that belongs to someone else incan make it better!! How rude!! BTW I will be making this exact recipe today!!
Hello again, just want to let you know, that i have tried your receipt today and we all felt in love with this heavenly dessert!!!! It is unbelievable delicious!!!! Thank you very much for sharing it;-))))
Thanks Andrea 🙂
My boyfriend and I absolutely love these. They are such a Great Treat! and they are so easy to make. Now if we can only figure out how to eat just one and not the whole pan.
All I had was canned apples and with all the sauce in them they tasted amazing
This is the recipe I always use. I like the brown sugar instead of granulated because its not grainy. I also use Mountain Dew.
Has anyone used diet 7-UP with this recipe? Being a diabetic, I like to cut sugar when possible so I can have at least a small portion of dessert.
Hi Doris, it will be OK with diet 7-UP
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Is there a way you can make these ahead of time and bake later (Like freeze them)? I would love to be able to prep it all out the night before and put it in the oven while I’m getting ready for work/getting kids ready for school.
Hi Carissa, I wouldn’t recommend that, sorry 🙁
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YUM!!!!!! I am going to make these this weekend!
I made this yesterday and it was so good! I used half of the recipe so we could have 8 instead of 16. We put it on top of vanilla ice cream and yummmm!
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could apple juice be used instead of 7 up?
Hi Marie, I haven’t tried that way, sorry.
Just made them for the fist time…I didn’t have 7 up all I had was apple juice..They turned out delicious …I always make apple dumplings for Christmas…Thank you for the recipe ..Marie
I would like to make this for tomorrow’s dessert. Would it work if I make it tonight, put it in the refrigerator then heat it up before dinner tomorrow? Thank you for your answer.
Hi Ginger, I think that would work.
I first noticed these on Facebook, but when I decided to make them used this Pinterest recipe. Halved everything for one can of 8 Crescent rolls. Tasted great but seemed to have a lot of excess butter in the bOttoman of the glass baking dish. So I hunted down the FB recipe and it called for 1cup butter per 16 Crescent rolls which is half as much as this recipe. It also called for white sugar. Next time I will try this with half as much butter and white sugar. Maybe a metal baking pan, too.
Why is the sodd used? What could be used in its place?
Hey, this is 2016, where’s the video!?
I don’t really like the crescent roll stuff, wonder how Pizza or Cookie dough would work?
Looks Delish though, lot easier than the way my moms makes them.
Made these tonight and my oh my !!!delish try and eat just one lol
Too much sugar and white flour,not healthy .
It’s a DESSERT…. not many DESSERTS are “healthy… Don’t make it if it doesn’t suit your lifestyle or diet..
I just don’t understand people that make these kind of comments on recipes that are meant to be an indulgence… Not a” way of life”… Simply, don’t make it and go to the next recipe that suits ur own personal preference.
I made these using fresh squeezed orange juice instead of the 7 up (didn’t have any) and they were amazing! Everyone went nuts for them!
Do you think you can do the same recipe with peaches since they are in season now?
Hi Megan, you could do that.I also have recipe for Peach Dumplings here on my blog.https://omgchocolatedesserts.com/peach-dumplings/
I made this tonight & it’s the best dessert I have ever made.I used granny smith apples & I didn’t have 7-up so I used cream soda & it was fabulous!! We put it over butter pecan ice cream & it was a hit!!!
Thanks Kathy, I’m so happy about that.
I’m nervous about the dough being to gooey. Has anyone had the too gooey and undercooked?
How much is two sticks of butter? Thanks
Hi Sheena,it’s 1 cup of butter or 225 grams.
By far the most amazing apple dessert I have ever had! Lots of compliments! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Thanks Michell 🙂
This recipe seemed a little strange to me. I used a half a stick less of butter and a half a cup less sugar and they still tasted good but the butter and sugar wouldn’t mix together right. The butter came out of the saucepan before the sugar did and I had to use a basting brush to get the sauce all over the dumplings. Then when I pouredn the soda in the pan it was kind of gross because it made the butter float on top like grease.
This is a Pioneer Woman original recipe right out of her cookbook.
This recipe has been around long before Pioneer Woman. As a matter of fact, a lot of Pioneer Woman’s recipes are not new and original to her.
Hi, I ‘ve made this twice, it’s delicious ,thx to share us your recipes
Thanks Sabrina 🙂
i am going to try this!!
Hi Carolyn, I hope you’ll like it. Happy baking!
Could you use just a lemon flavored sparkling water with no sugar in place of the sprite?
Hi Debby, you could do that 🙂 Happy baking!
So easy and sooooo good. I drizzeled caramel sause over after they cooled…YUM!
Thanks 🙂
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Hi- Getting ready to make this for a get-together. Can I make these the night before, wait until I’m going to bake them the next afternoon to add the 7-up? Would this still get the same taste???
Thank you!
These sound delicious! I want to make them right away! Do you use salted or unsalted butter?
HI Lori,I used unsalted butter. Happy baking!
Do you use salted or unsalted butter?
I want to half the recipe what would be the exact measurement I already had this with friends but was made in a 9/13 pan
Hi Sally,
1 (8 ounce) can crescent rolls
1 stick butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
3/4 cup 7 Up (or other lemon soda)
1 apple (Golden Delicious or Granny Smith)
I don’t usually comment on anything. But seriously this is the most bestessssss dessert I’ve made!!! Did exactly what the recipe called for. Mmm mm mmmm!!!
Thanks Liza 🙂
My family loves this recipe it’s also great with peaches as well
Thanks April 🙂
For diabetics I used artificial sweetner and diet soda. They were wonderful and the non-diabetics enjoyed them too without missing the sugar.
Can I cook this and reheat it the day befoe my guest come, to save time?? Or, should I wait until the day I am going to serve it??
Hi Tina, I haven’t tried o reheat it, but I think it could work.
This is simple and tastes so good. My family loved it. Thank you for sharing …
Thanks Rose!
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Delicious and very quick and easy!! LOVED them. Will make again and again. Didn’t have 7Up so I used ginger ale and turned out fabulous! THIS IS A KEEPER RECIPE!
THanks Karen!
I have frozen apples sliced with sugar and Cinnamon can I use this for making this dessert?
Finally had time to make these in the times of COVID, and I am so happy that I did it. Thanks for this super yummy recipe. 🙂
I’ve made these multiple times following the recipe word for word and they’re delicious! The perfect ratio of apple to pastry. Brought them to Thanksgiving and was asked for the recipe by a few different family members!
Wondering if I could make in crock pot?
I am disabled and can’t get to a stove so I use the crock pot all the time.
I just made the Apple dumplings for the first time, my family loved them, said it is one of there favorites now! Thanks for the recipe.
Turned out wonderful. Cooked for Christmas Eve
My family love these, I also use peaches and strawberries.
I’ve made this before and I’m making it again tonight for family dinner. It is SO good. After reading thru some comments I’d like to add that I have used various types of tart or baking apples, I have used 7-up, Sprite, Cream Soda and I have sprinkled the apples with cinnamon or left them plain. This recipe turns out wonderful no matter what. I would not try to assemble this the night before (I think the apples would turn brown and the dough would suck up the liquids) But they take just mere minutes to put together. I have baked them and then reheated leftovers (you know, when I make 16 and I’m the only one home to eat them) 🙂 And yes, I’m fully aware I could cut this recipe in half easily, but, you know – life is short – indulge! Oh and they reheat well too! They are great with ice cream or by themselves. To anyone reading this who is doubtful, do make them, you won’t be sorry! And thank you Vera for the amazing recipe! I’m still loving it after all these years!
Thank you so much Susan!
This is one of our favorites! It is so good and easy to make.
My family absolutely love this recipe! My daughter and husband licked their plates clean. Definitely making it again.
Has anyone tried cooking it in a smoker/pellet grill?
Will these freeze ok before baking?
Thank for your awesome recipes
Came out yummy!! I halved the recipe b/c I only had 1 can of croissants on hand. Didn’t have soda or juice, so I used Stella Artois, lol. Worked perfectly! And no taste of alcohol at ALL. Checked it after 35 mins, the bottom was still pretty doughy, so I stuck it back in for another 10, and it firmed up to our liking. This dish is very sweet/rich, so beware. I served it with bacon and whipped cream (wlda been ice cream, if we had any)!
Can you add cheese? Like cheddar?
you think nectarines will hold up inside the puff pastry”
Made this & shared w/ co-workers. They loved it. So now we are having a party & this is what I was told to bring. Definitely a favorite.
This was an excelexcellent dessert. Super easy to put together. A crowd please. Already making it again this weekend👍
I frequently make these for my family and my patients at our Nursing Home and everyone loves these! My Granny makes them with a sweet potato filling for Thanksgiving and those are a big hit as well.