Roll each biscuit into a circle about 6-in.

Place 1/2 of an apple onto each circle.

Wet the edges of dough, then pinch them together with your fingers.

Place dumplings in an 8x8 in square pan.

Combine sugar, water, vanilla and butter; bring to a boil.

Pour syrup over dumplings.

Bake at 350°f for about 30 mins or until dumplings are golden.

Baste the dumplings with the syrup a few times throughout the cooking process.