Imagine sinking your fork into a warm, gooey apple dumpling that's so decadent, it feels like a forbidden slice of heaven. These Instant Pot Apple Dumplings are not just a dessert; they're a culinary magic trick that transforms simple ingredients into a mouthwatering treat in just 25 minutes! With golden, buttery crescent roll dough hugging tender apple wedges and swimming in a cinnamon-sugar sauce, this recipe is about to become your new obsession.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 2 large apples
- 1 can crescent roll dough
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ cup butter
Instructions
- Prepare the apples by washing, peeling, and cutting each apple into 4 equal wedges, removing the core.
- Open the crescent roll dough package and separate each triangle of dough. Wrap each apple wedge completely with a crescent roll triangle, ensuring the apple is fully covered and sealed.
- In a separate bowl, combine sugar, water, cinnamon, and melted butter, whisking until the sugar is mostly dissolved to create a sweet sauce.
- Pour half of the prepared sauce into the bottom of the Instant Pot, creating a liquid base.
- Carefully place the wrapped apple dumplings into the Instant Pot, arranging them in a single layer.
- Pour the remaining sauce over the dumplings, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- Close the Instant Pot lid, set the valve to sealing, and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
- Once cooking is complete, allow a natural pressure release for 5 minutes, then carefully do a quick release.
- Gently remove the dumplings and serve warm, spooning extra sauce from the pot over the top.
- Optional: Garnish with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for added indulgence.
Tips
- Choose firm, crisp apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best texture and flavor.
- Make sure to seal the crescent roll dough completely around each apple wedge to prevent them from falling apart during cooking.
- Use a quick-read thermometer to ensure apples are tender but not mushy.
- For extra richness, consider adding a splash of vanilla extract to the sauce.
- Don't skip the natural pressure release - it helps the dumplings set and absorb more of the delicious sauce.
- Serve immediately for the best taste and texture, preferably with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- If you don't have an Instant Pot, this recipe can be adapted for oven baking at 350°F for about 30-35 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 380kcal
Carbohydrates: 52g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 19g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Cholesterol: 45mg
