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Easy Apple Dumplings with Ginger Beer and Spiced Sugar Recipe

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Easy Apple Dumplings are a delightful dessert featuring tender granny smith apple slices wrapped in buttery crescent roll dough, baked to golden perfection, and topped with a spiced sugar blend. Served warm with ginger beer or ginger ale, this simple yet flavorful treat is perfect for a cozy gathering or a sweet family indulgence.

Ingredients

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Apples and Dough

  • 2 large granny smith apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 8 slices each
  • 2 cans crescent roll dough

Butter Mixture

  • 1 stick unsalted butter, melted
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 12 ounces ginger beer or ginger ale

Spiced Sugar

  • 1 ½ tablespoons granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon apple pie spice

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Apples: Peel, core, and slice each granny smith apple into 8 even slices to ensure consistent cooking and texture.
  2. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to allow it to reach the perfect temperature for baking the dumplings.
  3. Wrap the Apple Slices: Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate into individual triangles. Wrap each apple slice with one triangle, ensuring the dough fully encloses the apple for even baking and a beautiful golden crust.
  4. Arrange in Baking Dish: Place the wrapped apple slices seam side down in a greased baking dish, spacing them slightly apart to allow for expansion during baking.
  5. Mix Butter and Sugar: In a small bowl, combine melted unsalted butter, ½ cup granulated sugar, and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract until well blended.
  6. Drizzle Butter Mixture: Pour the butter and sugar mixture evenly over the dumplings, adding flavor and aiding in caramelizing the dough.
  7. Sprinkle Spiced Sugar: In another small bowl, mix 1 ½ tablespoons granulated sugar with ½ teaspoon apple pie spice and sprinkle this over the dumplings for a warm, autumnal aroma and taste.
  8. Add Ginger Beer: Carefully pour 12 ounces of ginger beer or ginger ale around the dumplings in the baking dish—not directly on top—to infuse the dumplings with a slight spiced effervescence.
  9. Bake the Dumplings: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40 minutes or until the crescent dough is golden brown and bubbly, and the apples are tender.
  10. Cool and Serve: Remove from oven and allow the dumplings to cool slightly for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. This lets the syrup thicken and flavors meld beautifully.

Notes

  • For a crunchier texture, you can add chopped nuts such as pecans or walnuts on top before baking.
  • Use fresh apple pie spice or make your own by mixing cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves.
  • This recipe pairs wonderfully with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra indulgent dessert.
  • Ginger beer adds a richer flavor than ginger ale, but both options work well depending on your preference.
  • Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator and reheat gently before serving.

Keywords: apple dumplings, crescent roll dessert, easy apple dessert, baked apple dumplings, ginger beer dessert, spiced sugar apple rolls

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