Cinnamon Apple Crescent Pockets
Indulge in the irresistible delight of Cinnamon Apple Crescent Pockets! These warm, flaky treats are filled with tender apple quarters and infused with a delightful cinnamon flavor, creating a heavenly dessert experience. The crispy crescent roll exterior encases juicy apples, and the sweet, buttery sauce elevates each bite to pure bliss. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy family dinner, this easy-to-make dessert pairs beautifully with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Treat yourself and your loved ones to this comforting, mouthwatering dessert that’s sure to please everyone at the table!
8
Servings
N/A
Calories
8
Ingredients
Ingredients
apples
2 (peeled, cored, and cut into quarters)
refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
1 (10 ounce) (separated)
cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon (for sprinkling)
butter
1/2 cup (melted)
sugar
1/2 cup (for the syrup)
water
1/2 cup
orange juice
1/2 cup
vanilla extract
1 teaspoon
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2
Peel, core, and cut each apple into quarters, resulting in a total of 8 apple pieces.
3
Separate the refrigerated crescent rolls and individually wrap each apple quarter in a crescent roll, placing them seam side down in a 9 x 9 inch baking dish.
4
Using your fingers, sprinkle the wrapped dumplings with cinnamon for an added flavor punch.
5
In a medium saucepan, combine the melted butter, sugar, water, and orange juice. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
6
Once boiling, remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
7
Carefully pour the hot butter mixture over the wrapped apple dumplings in the baking dish.
8
Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 20 minutes, or until the crescent roll crust is golden brown.
9
Once baked, spoon the sweet syrup from the baking dish over the hot dumplings before serving. Enjoy with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an even more delightful treat!
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Cinnamon Apple Crescent Pockets?
They are warm, flaky treats filled with tender apple quarters and infused with cinnamon flavor, encased in a crispy crescent roll exterior.
What ingredients do I need for this recipe?
You need apples, refrigerated crescent rolls, cinnamon, butter, sugar, water, orange juice, and vanilla extract.
How many apples are required?
The recipe calls for 2 apples.
How should the apples be prepared?
The apples should be peeled, cored, and cut into quarters.
What type of dough is used for the pockets?
The recipe uses one 10-ounce package of refrigerated crescent dinner rolls.
How many apple pieces should I have in total?
By cutting 2 apples into quarters, you will have a total of 8 apple pieces.
How do I wrap the apples?
Individually wrap each apple quarter in a crescent roll and place them seam side down in the baking dish.
What size baking dish is recommended?
A 9 x 9 inch baking dish is recommended for this recipe.
When do I add the cinnamon?
Sprinkle the cinnamon over the wrapped dumplings using your fingers before adding the syrup.
What ingredients are used for the syrup?
The syrup is made of melted butter, sugar, water, orange juice, and vanilla extract.
How do I prepare the syrup?
Combine melted butter, sugar, water, and orange juice in a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat.
When is the vanilla extract added to the mixture?
Stir in the vanilla extract after removing the boiling syrup mixture from the heat.
What do I do with the syrup before baking?
Carefully pour the hot butter mixture over the wrapped apple dumplings in the baking dish.
What is the required oven temperature?
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
How long do the crescent pockets bake?
Bake them for approximately 20 minutes.
How can I tell when the dessert is done?
The pockets are done when the crescent roll crust is golden brown.
What should I do once the pockets are baked?
Spoon the sweet syrup from the baking dish over the hot dumplings before serving.
What is a recommended serving suggestion?
These pockets pair beautifully with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
How much butter is needed for the syrup?
The recipe requires 1/2 cup of melted butter.
How much sugar is used?
Use 1/2 cup of sugar for the syrup.
What amount of water is added?
The recipe calls for 1/2 cup of water.
How much orange juice is required?
You will need 1/2 cup of orange juice.
How much cinnamon is used for sprinkling?
Use 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon.
What is the amount of vanilla extract needed?
The recipe uses 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
How many servings does this recipe yield?
This recipe makes 8 servings.
Is this a dessert or a main dish?
This recipe is categorized as a dessert.
What is the texture of the finished product?
The exterior is flaky and crispy while the interior contains juicy, tender apples.
What heat setting is used to boil the syrup?
Use medium heat to bring the butter and sugar mixture to a boil.
Is this recipe suitable for beginners?
Yes, it is described as an easy-to-make dessert.
When is the syrup spooned over the dumplings?
The syrup is spooned over the dumplings immediately after they are finished baking.