This Slow Cooker 4-Ingredient Apple Dumplings recipe is an easy shortcut to a dessert that usually takes much more time and effort. Using refrigerated crescent dough skips the need for homemade pastry, while the slow cooker gently cooks the apples in a rich, caramel-like sauce. The result is soft, golden dumplings that taste like a mix between apple pie and a warm caramel dessert.
Slow Cooker 4-Ingredient Apple Dumplings
Ingredients
Large firm apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp) – 2
Refrigerated crescent roll dough – 1 (8 oz) can
Unsalted butter, melted – 1/2 cup
Light brown sugar – 1 cup
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Apples
Peel, core, and cut each apple into 8 slices, giving you 16 wedges total. Firmer apples work best so they hold their shape while cooking.
Step 2: Wrap the Apples
Unroll the crescent dough and separate into triangles. Place 2 apple slices on the wide end of each piece, fold in the sides slightly, and roll up. Place each dumpling seam-side down in a greased slow cooker.
Step 3: Add the Sauce
Mix the melted butter and brown sugar until combined, then pour evenly over the dumplings. Do not stir—this will turn into a caramel sauce as it cooks.
