Grandma's Apple Dumplings Recipe
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Grandma's Apple Dumplings

By: Megan Sneed 
"This is a simple and delicious recipe for apples wrapped in dough with an orange vanilla sauce. Don't forget the ice cream!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (65)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 dumplings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored and quartered
  • 1 (8 ounce) can refrigerated crescent rolls
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Wrap each apple piece in one crescent roll. Place seam side down in an 8x8 baking dish and sprinkle with cinnamon.
  2. In medium saucepan, combine butter, sugar, and orange juice; bring to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Pour over rolls.
  3. Bake for 30 minutes, or until pastry is golden and apples are tender. Spoon sauce over rolls when serving.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 315 | Total Fat: 17.6g | Cholesterol: 31mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 5, 2004 by MAMAMOOSE1228   view full review
I thought this was a very nice dessert. It was very easy, but you will need to cover the rolls...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2003 by LAINEE1   view full review
This was quite good. The orange juice was a different twist but the flavor was a little...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 5, 2004 by KIRSTEN WAKIE   view full review
This was a very tasty dessert that was extremely easy to prepare. We really enjoyed it!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 5, 2004 by Jill   view full review
This was a very easy and tasty recipe. It turned out perfect. The orange juice gave it a nice...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2004 by AMAZONGIRL22   view full review
A really good recipe, but even better if you pour the oj in the bottom of the pan, not on top...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 5, 2004 by HOPE993   view full review
I found this recipe super easy to put together. Most of all myself and my family found it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 5, 2004 by MARI1981   view full review
This recipe was excellent!!! The dumplings were easy to make and the outcome was delicious. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 18, 2010 by lvsfood2much   view full review
replace orange juice with 1/2 cup of apple cider ( in season) Fabulous!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 14, 2005 by TILLIEMAC   view full review
This recipe was wonderful, delicious and so easy!!! As others suggested, I only made half of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 29, 2004 by RAGDOLL69   view full review
This recipe was easy, quick and delicious! The orange-vanilla sauce was perfect--not too much...

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