Cinnamon Orange Glazed Apple Dumplings
This delightful recipe for Cinnamon Orange Glazed Apple Dumplings comes from my beloved mother-in-law. It combines the tartness of Granny Smith apples with a warm, cinnamon-orange glaze, resulting in a comforting dessert that is both quick and easy to whip up. Perfect for a weeknight treat or a special occasion, these dumplings are bound to impress. Plus, leftovers (if there are any!) can be enjoyed the next day or served alongside the savory dishes at dinner. When it’s just the two of us, I love to halve the recipe, making it versatile enough to fit any occasion.
4
Servings
N/A
Calories
6
Ingredients
Ingredients
Granny Smith apples
2 (cored and quartered)
Orange juice
1 cup (freshly squeezed or store-bought)
Sugar
1/2 cup (granulated)
Butter
1/2 cup (unsalted, melted)
Cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon (ground)
Refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
1 (8 count) can (unrolled)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease a baking dish using cooking spray or butter.
2
Take each quartered apple and wrap it snugly in a piece of crescent roll dough, ensuring that the apple is fully covered.
3
Arrange the wrapped apple dumplings in the greased baking dish, allowing a little space between each one.
4
In a medium saucepan, combine the orange juice, sugar, melted butter, and ground cinnamon. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally until it reaches a gentle boil.
5
Once the mixture is boiling, carefully pour it over the apple dumplings in the baking dish.
6
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 35 minutes, or until the crescent rolls are golden brown and the apples are tender.
7
During baking, periodically spoon the orange glaze over the apples to enhance the flavor and ensure even cooking.
8
Once done, remove from the oven, let cool for a few minutes, and serve warm, drizzled with the delicious glaze.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Cinnamon Orange Glazed Apple Dumplings?
Cinnamon Orange Glazed Apple Dumplings are a comforting dessert consisting of tart Granny Smith apples wrapped in crescent roll dough and baked in a sweet cinnamon-orange glaze.
What kind of apples should I use for this recipe?
The recipe specifically calls for Granny Smith apples because their tartness balances the sweetness of the glaze.
How many apples are needed for this recipe?
You will need 2 Granny Smith apples for a standard batch of four servings.
How should I prepare the apples?
The apples should be cored and quartered before being wrapped in the dough.
What temperature should the oven be set to?
The oven should be preheated to 325°F (165°C).
What are the ingredients in the orange glaze?
The glaze is made from orange juice, granulated sugar, melted unsalted butter, and ground cinnamon.
Can I use store-bought orange juice?
Yes, you can use either freshly squeezed or store-bought orange juice for the glaze.
How much butter is required for the glaze?
The recipe requires 1/2 cup of melted unsalted butter.
How do I wrap the apples?
Take each quartered apple and wrap it snugly in a piece of crescent roll dough, ensuring that the apple is fully covered.
How long should I bake the apple dumplings?
Bake the dumplings for approximately 35 minutes until the rolls are golden brown and the apples are tender.
Why should I spoon the glaze over the apples during baking?
Periodically spooning the glaze over the apples helps enhance the flavor and ensures even cooking.
How do I know when the dumplings are done?
The dumplings are done when the crescent rolls reach a golden brown color and the apples inside are tender.
Can I halve this recipe?
Yes, the recipe is versatile and can be easily halved for smaller groups or for two people.
What type of dough is used to wrap the apples?
The recipe uses one 8-count can of refrigerated crescent dinner rolls.
How many crescent rolls are needed?
The recipe uses one standard 8-count can of crescent rolls.
Can leftovers be served the next day?
Yes, leftovers are delicious and can be enjoyed the following day or even served alongside savory dishes.
Is this a difficult recipe to make?
No, this is described as a quick and easy dessert that is perfect for weeknights or special occasions.
What type of sugar is used in the glaze?
The recipe calls for 1/2 cup of granulated sugar.
Can I use salted butter?
While the recipe specifies unsalted butter, salted butter can be used, though it may slightly change the flavor profile.
What is the texture of the finished dish?
The finished dumplings feature a golden, slightly crisp dough with a tender apple center and a sticky orange glaze.
Can these dumplings be served with savory dinner dishes?
Yes, the author suggests they are versatile enough to be served alongside savory dinner items.
How many total ingredients are required for this recipe?
There are 6 main ingredients: apples, orange juice, sugar, butter, cinnamon, and crescent rolls.
Should I grease the baking dish?
Yes, you should grease the baking dish using cooking spray or butter before adding the dumplings.
How much cinnamon is used?
The recipe uses 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
Do I need to boil the glaze?
Yes, the glaze ingredients should be heated in a saucepan until they reach a gentle boil before being poured over the dumplings.
Where did this recipe originate?
This recipe comes from the creator's beloved mother-in-law.
Is this recipe considered comfort food?
Yes, it is categorized as a classic comfort food dessert.
How should the dumplings be served?
They are best served warm and drizzled with the delicious glaze from the baking dish.
How much space should be between the dumplings in the dish?
You should allow a little space between each wrapped dumpling in the greased baking dish.
How many servings does the recipe provide?
The standard recipe provides 4 servings.