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2 Ingredient Apple Pie Dumplings collage with the pan of dumplings and some on the plate

Apple Pie Dumplings made with just two easy ingredients!  Simply add them to a baking dish and cook until tender and lightly browned.  Serve these dumplings warm out of the oven with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of heavy cream.

Apple Pie Dumplings on a plate

This has to be the easiest dessert EVER, you’re just two ingredients away from an amazing dessert!  My 10 year old probably would’ve eaten the whole recipe had I let her (trust me, she asked)!

When purchasing canned apple pie filling, I highly recommend buying a good quality brand.  It may cost a few pennies extra, but this is the one place I think it’s worth it!  I’ve found most store brand pie fillings taste pretty close the the name brands…  except apple. The store brand apple pie fillings never seem to taste the same to me!

If you prefer, you can certainly use a quick homemade apple pie filling which only takes a few minutes to make! While this recipe calls for just one can of filling, adding two works great if you like more apples in your dessert (and increases the servings from 4 to 6).

2 Ingredient Apple Pie Dumplings in a casserole dish

Because our store doesn’t carry the apple pie filling with cinnamon, I like to add a dash of cinnamon.  Of course this takes the recipe from  2 ingredients to 3 but it also adds a lot of extra flavor! Feel free to get creative and toss in some pecans, walnuts, raisins, coconut or whatever you happen to have on hand!

You’ll want to ensure your apple/crescent mixture is spread out in a dish (mine was 2qt.).  After 15  minutes I flip the crescents over, you don’t have to but it gives a more even cook and makes sure everything is all spread out.

I personally top mine with ice cream (or whipped cream if it’s all I have on hand) but my husband LOVES to top his with heavy cream and a drizzle of caramel.

2 Ingredient Apple Pie Dumplings on a plate with ice cream

 

This recipe has been one of my top and most loved recipes forever!  I’ve made this countless times, always with great results. It’s amazing that combining Apple Pie filling and crescent rolls can create such a delicious dessert!

Find quick and easy stove top homemade apple pie filling recipe here!  This easy recipe is made on the stove top and makes the equivalent of one store bought can of pie filling! 

Note:  The baking time on this recipe can vary.  Mine always takes 25 minutes but depending on the dish you use, you may need to add a few minutes to your bake time.  Be sure that your dough is on top of the apples and somewhat spread out.  This will also work with rolls of biscuit dough.


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Apple Pie Dumplings with just 2 Ingredients! (Apple Pie Filling)

Apple Pie Dumplings made with just two easy ingredients! Simply add them to a baking dish and cook until tender and lightly browned. Serve these dumplings warm out of the oven with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of heavy cream.
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 29 minutes
Servings 4 servings
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Ingredients  

  • 21 ounces apple pie filling
  • 1 can refrigerated crescent rolls
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon optional

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Open crescent rolls and cut into 12-14 equal pieces.
  • Stir Apple Pie Filling and crescent rolls (and cinnamon if using) together to coat the crescents with the sauce.
  • Pour into a 2 qt casserole dish, ensuring the crescent pieces are on top of the pie filling.
  • Bake 25-30 minutes or until crescents are completely cooked flipping crescents after 15 minutes.
  • Serve warm with ice cream.
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Nutrition Information

Calories: 347 | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 513mg | Potassium: 66mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 35IU | Vitamin C: 2.6mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1.2mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

Course Dessert
Cuisine American

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Holly Nilsson is the creator of Spend With Pennies, where she creates easy, comforting recipes made for real life. With a passion for nostalgic flavors and simplified techniques, Holly helps busy home cooks create delicious meals that always work. She is also the author of “Everyday Comfort,” which promises to inspire even more hearty, home-cooked meals.
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  1. I made the apple pie dumplings & it was a hit with the whole family! Will definitely make this more often.

  2. I used a whole tsp. of cinnamon, simply because my hubby likes it that way. It was so yummy. Could use this for company with a very good ice cream. I’m going to try peach next. Thanks so much!

  3. I wonder if I could make a few batches of the apple pie filling and freeze it so I could make a batch of dumplings before school, it would save me a little time. I like the homemade filling better than the canned.

  4. Made this and it was delicious! I mixed it all together with nutmeg and allspice then put a little brown sugar on top. When it came out of stove, I Topped it with nuts and ice cream and it was a hit! Quick, easy and delicious!!

  5. Can’t wait to try the Peach Dumplings and Apple Pie Dumplings. I think my family will LOVE them. Thank You for sharing them.

  6. I love your simple recipes you make cooking alot easier on these hot days don’t have to spend hours in kitchen. Thanks for putting these on here for us.

  7. Would you know if there is an equivalent in Australia for a crescent roll…we don’t have such a thing and wouldn’t know where to start. Thank you

  8. I am so anxious to try your receipe……looks fantastic I not even sure which one first !!

  9. Do you think I could add 2 packages of cresent rolls? I know I like more dumpling to fruit ratio but wasn’t sure it would be as good.

    1. I think that it would be fine, especially if you love dumplings! When you make it Jennifer please let me know how you liked it!

  10. I;m very Southern, who couldn’t love these dishes, i’m a baker myself. Thanks for sharing your recipes !!!!

  11. I made this and my dumplings are bigger almost cinnamon roll size it looks in the pics like you cut your roll lengthwise before cutting into 12 pieces is this accurate?