Description
Maple Dumplings are a delightful Canadian dessert that bring warmth and comfort to any occasion. These sweet, fluffy dumplings are simmered in a rich maple syrup sauce, making them the perfect treat for family gatherings or cozy evenings at home. Enjoy them warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an indulgent experience. With a quick preparation time and simple ingredients, these dumplings are not only easy to make but also versatile enough to impress your guests or satisfy your sweet tooth. Perfect for any season, Maple Dumplings will surely become a favorite in your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 ½ Tablespoons butter (cold and cut into small pieces)
- 1 cup buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°F (82°C) to keep the dumplings warm.
- In a large pot, bring water, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt to a boil.
- In a food processor, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Pulse until mixed.
- Add cold butter cubes and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
- Transfer to a bowl and mix in buttermilk until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough into boiling sauce, cover, and simmer on low for about 10 minutes.
- Transfer cooked dumplings to an oven-safe dish to keep warm until serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Canadian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 dumpling (68g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg