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Grandma's Apple Dumplings

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

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Original recipe makes 8 dumplings Change Servings

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

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Directions

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.
In medium saucepan, combine butter, sugar, and orange juice; bring to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Pour over rolls.
Bake for 30 minutes, or until pastry is golden and apples are tender. Spoon sauce over rolls when serving.

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 30 mins
READY IN 45 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Feb 05, 2004

I thought this was a very nice dessert. It was very easy, but you will need to cover the rolls for the last 15 minutes of cooking. I will be making this again!!!

—MAMAMOOSE1228

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Oct 09, 2003

This was quite good. The orange juice was a different twist but the flavor was a little strong. I will definitely try this again maybe with 1/2 cup of orange juice.

—LAINEE1

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Feb 05, 2004

This was a very tasty dessert that was extremely easy to prepare. We really enjoyed it!

—KIRSTEN WAKIE

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Feb 05, 2004

This was a very easy and tasty recipe. It turned out perfect. The orange juice gave it a nice flavor.

—Jill

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Dec 14, 2004

A really good recipe, but even better if you pour the oj in the bottom of the pan, not on top of the rolls. Then brush the rolls with butter, and last put the sugar-cinnamon mixture on top. May cook in less time this way too. My family loves these!

—AMAZONGIRL22

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Feb 05, 2004

I found this recipe super easy to put together. Most of all myself and my family found it scrumptious. Hope

—HOPE993

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Feb 05, 2004

This recipe was excellent!!! The dumplings were easy to make and the outcome was delicious. I found it that it helped to cover the dumpling for the first 20 min with aluminum foil and uncover them for the last 10 so that they got that pretty golden brown color. I hope everyone else enjoys this recipe as much as my friends and I did.

—MARI1981

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Oct 18, 2010

replace orange juice with 1/2 cup of apple cider ( in season) Fabulous!

—lvsfood2much

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Nutrition

Calories
315 kcal
16%

Carbohydrates
37.4 g
12%

Cholesterol
31 mg
10%

Fat
17.6 g
27%

Fiber
0.7 g
3%

Protein
2.4 g
5%

Sodium
302 mg
12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Grandma's Apple Dumplings

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 315
Calories from Fat: 158

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17.6g 27 %
Saturated Fat 8.8g 44 %
Cholesterol 31mg 10 %
Sodium 302mg 12 %
** Potassium 105mg 3 %
Total Carbohydrates 37.4g 12 %
Dietary Fiber 0.7g 3 %
Protein 2.4g 5 %
Sugars 27g
Vitamin A 8 %
Vitamin C 29 %
Calcium 1 %
Iron 9 %
** Thiamin 3 %
** Niacin 2 %
** Vitamin B6 < 1 %
** Magnesium 2 %
** Folate 5 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.