There’s a reason Ree Drummond’s Apple Dumplings are a fan favorite: they’re pure, down-home comfort wrapped in flaky pastry, baked until golden, and drowned in a buttery, vanilla-kissed caramel sauce that pools at the bottom of the dish like liquid gold.
Imagine tart apple slices swaddled in store-bought crescent dough (yes, really!), then baked in a pool of brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon until the fruit is tender, the pastry is crisp-edged, and the sauce is thick, glossy, and begging to be poured over ice cream.
This isn’t fussy bakery dessert—it’s easy, nostalgic, and crowd-pleasing, ready in under an hour with minimal effort and maximum payoff. Perfect for family dinners, holiday gatherings, or “I need a treat now” moments.
Let’s bake a batch that smells like a country kitchen and tastes like heaven.
Why You’ll Love These Apple Dumplings
- ✅ Uses canned crescent rolls—no pastry skills needed!
- ✅ Ready in 50 minutes—mostly hands-off
- ✅ Naturally nut-free (check label)
- ✅ Better than pie for portion control and saucy goodness
- ✅ Kid-approved and date-night worthy
Ingredients You’ll Need
