Meatless Monday: Dutch Oven Apple Dumplings

Since the Arkansas Test Kitchen recently relocated into a new apartment; we've enjoyed entertaining friends and family. And since we contribute to a food blog; that always means GOOD FOOD!

We firmly believe in the concept of a dessert stomach; which means dessert is a must when we're entertaining. And a quick, easy dessert always works best. We found a Pinterest recipe we had to try, and it did not disappoint!  After one small modification; these dumplings are now requested by dinner guests!


Dutch Oven Apple Dumplings
Recipe adapted from A Little Campy

1 apple (Cored and Peeled)
1 can crescent roll dough
4 tsp sugar
3 tsp cinnamon
4 Tbsp melted butter
1/2 cup water


1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. Grease your dutch oven with cooking spray
3. Combine sugar and cinnamon in a bowl
4. Cut your apple into 8 equal portions
5. Roll the apple pieces in the sugar / cinnamon mixture
6. Place seasoned apple pieces in a crescent triangle, and roll the dough around the apple piece
7. Place dumplings in the bottom of the dutch oven
8. Pour 1/2 cup of water into the bottom of the dutch oven, trying not to splash the apple dumplings with water
9. Using a basting brush, brush melted butter on top of the apple dumplings
10. Evenly spread the remaining sugar /cinnamon mixture on top of the buttered apple dumplings
11. Cook at 350 for 20 - 35 minutes
12. Allow to cool, then serve warm with vanilla ice cream 

Give this recipe a try at your next dinner party; it's Dessert Stomach tested and approved.

Stay Cool,
The Cool Dads Crew