Peach Dumplings
If you're looking for an easy dessert that tastes like something straight from Grandma's kitchen, these Peach Dumplings are the answer. Sweet peaches are wrapped in buttery crescent roll dough, covered in a rich homemade cream sauce, and finished with a cinnamon-sugar topping that bakes into a golden, comforting dessert.
As the dumplings bake, the crescent dough becomes tender and flaky while the creamy sauce thickens around them, creating a dessert that's somewhere between a cobbler, dumpling, and bread pudding. The peaches become warm and juicy, and the cinnamon-sugar topping adds just the right amount of sweetness and spice.
This recipe is perfect for family dinners, holidays, church potlucks, or anytime you're craving a simple dessert made with pantry staples. Using canned peaches and refrigerated crescent roll dough keeps the recipe easy while still delivering homemade flavor that everyone loves.
Serve these dumplings warm from the oven and watch them disappear. A scoop of vanilla ice cream on top takes them completely over the top.
Ingredients
1 (29-ounce) can peaches, drained
1 can crescent roll dough
For the Sauce
1¼ cups granulated sugar
1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk
1 stick salted butter
¼ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons cornstarch
Cinnamon Sugar Topping
¼ cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Drain the peaches and set aside.
Open the crescent roll dough and separate the triangles.
Cut each triangle in half to create 16 smaller triangles.
Place one peach on the widest part of each dough triangle and roll from the thickest portion toward the pointed end.
Arrange the dumplings in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
In a saucepan, combine the sugar, evaporated milk, butter, salt, and cornstarch.
Heat over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the butter melts.
Bring the mixture to a simmer and allow it to bubble for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring often, until thickened.
Pour the thickened sauce evenly over the dumplings.
In a small bowl, combine the ¼ cup sugar and cinnamon.
Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture over each dumpling.
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.
Allow the dumplings to cool slightly before serving.
Tips
Make sure the sauce thickens before pouring it over the dumplings.
The dumplings will continue to absorb some of the sauce as they cool.
For extra flavor, add a splash of vanilla extract to the sauce.
Serve warm for the best texture and flavor.
Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated gently before serving.
Serving Ideas
Serve Peach Dumplings warm with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or a drizzle of caramel sauce. They're perfect for holiday gatherings, Sunday suppers, potlucks, and family celebrations.
The combination of tender peaches, buttery crescent dough, warm cinnamon sugar, and rich homemade sauce creates a comforting dessert that's simple to make but tastes completely homemade. Every bite is sweet, cozy, and full of old-fashioned flavor.
