Delightful Maple Dumplings for Cozy Family Gatherings

These Maple Dumplings combine the rich taste of maple syrup with fluffy dough, making them a must-try dessert.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 dumplings

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Canadian

Calories: 150

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Maple Simmer Sauce

2 cups Water
1 cup Pure Maple Syrup Use high-quality syrup for best flavor
2 tablespoons Rum Optional
1 pinch Salt

Dumplings

2 cups All-Purpose Flour Ensure it's fresh
1 tablespoon Baking Powder Do not substitute with baking soda
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
1 pinch Salt Enhances flavors
4 tablespoons Butter Must be cold
1 cup Buttermilk Can substitute with whole milk mixed with vinegar or lemon juice

Equipment

food processor
Large Pot
Oven-Safe Dish

Method

Preparation Steps

Preheat your oven to 180°F.
In a large pot, combine water, pure maple syrup, optional rum, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
In a food processor, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Pulse until well combined.
Add very cold butter to the food processor and pulse until mixture resembles coarse meal with pea-sized lumps.
Pour in buttermilk while pulsing until just combined.
Drop dollops of dumpling dough into the simmering sauce.
Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
Transfer cooked dumplings into an oven-safe dish to keep warm.
Serve warm, drizzling extra sauce on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1dumplingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve warm topped with whipped cream or your favorite ice cream. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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