Description
Maple Dumplings are a charming Canadian dessert that perfectly showcases the sweet allure of maple syrup. With their soft, fluffy texture and rich syrupy glaze, these dumplings are a delightful treat for family gatherings or cozy nights at home. They can be served warm with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream, making them an irresistible choice for dessert lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups water
- 1 ½ cups pure maple syrup
- 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract (alcohol-free)
- 2 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 4 ½ Tablespoons cold butter
- 1 cup buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°F to keep the dumplings warm after cooking.
- In a large pot, combine water, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt; bring to a boil.
- In a food processor, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add cubed butter and pulse until crumbly. Mix in buttermilk until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough into the boiling syrup and cover. Simmer for about 10 minutes until cooked through.
- Transfer dumplings to an oven-safe dish and keep warm in the oven while finishing remaining dough.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Canadian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 dumpling (75g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For added flavor, you can infuse the dumpling dough with spices like cinnamon or nutmeg. Customize your toppings with fresh berries or toasted nuts for extra texture.