Maple Dumplings
Indulge in the delightful warmth of Maple Dumplings, a quintessential Canadian dessert that captures the spirit of maple season. These fluffy dumplings are nestled in a sweet maple syrup sauce, creating a comforting treat perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings. With their rich, sweet flavor enhanced by hints of vanilla, these dumplings are incredibly versatile and pair beautifully with whipped cream, ice cream, or toasted nuts. Ready in just 25 minutes, they are an effortless solution to satisfy your dessert cravings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 dumplings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Canadian
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups water
- 1 ½ cups pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract (alcohol-free)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 4 ½ tablespoons cold butter (cut into small pieces)
- 1 cup buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°F to keep cooked dumplings warm.
- In a large pot, combine water, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt; bring to a boil over medium heat.
- In a food processor, blend flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until mixed. Add cold butter and pulse until it resembles coarse meal.
- Transfer mixture to a bowl and stir in buttermilk until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough into the boiling syrup mixture. Cover and simmer for about 10 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve warm topped with additional maple syrup, whipped cream or ice cream, and toasted pecans.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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