Ingredients

The following ingredients have 16 Servings
  • 2 large cans crescent rolls
  • 1/2 cup applesauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Oil (for frying, preferably peanut oil)

Instruction

  • Open crescent rolls and spoon 1/2 teaspoon of applesauce onto the center portion of widest area of crescent roll. Roll crescent, tucking the tips underneath to close the dumpling.
  • To Fry
  • Add oil to a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed, deep pot. Do not fill over 1/2 full. Heat oil to 350º F. Carefully add dumplings a few at a time into the oil and fry until lightly browned. Remove from the oil using a slotted spoon onto a paper towel lined baking sheet to drain. Dust with a mixture of sugar and cinnamon while warm.
  • To Bake
  • Preheat oven to 350º F and bake according to crescent roll package instructions. Sprinkle with a mixture of sugar and cinnamon while warm.