Clootie Dumpling (Spiced Fruit Dumpling)

May 06, 2023May 6, 20230 13
Traditional Scottish dessert made with spiced fruits and suet or butter.
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Prep

30 min

Cook

150 min

Ready In

180 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 ounces whole wheat flour
2 tablespoons black treacle or 2 tablespoons blackstrap molasses
2 eggs
6 ounces fine brown breadcrumbs
4 ounces finely chopped beef suet or 4 ounces butter
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cumin
4 ounces sultanas ( golden raisins )
4 ounces currants
1 large apple
1 lemon , juice of
1 lemon , zest of
fresh orange juice , to mix

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
450
Sugar
28g
Fat
24g
Clootie Dumpling is a traditional Scottish dessert which is usually served during special occasions like Christmas or Hogmanay. It's a spiced fruit dumpling which is made with whole wheat flour, breadcrumbs, suet or butter, sultanas, currants, apple and a blend of spices like cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and cumin. The mixture is then wrapped in muslin cloth and boiled in a pot of water or baked in the oven. The result is a rich and flavorful dessert which is served hot with custard or cold with whipped cream or ice cream.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
2.In a large bowl, mix together the flour, breadcrumbs, suet/butter, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cumin, sultanas, currants and apple. Stir well to combine.
3.In another bowl, beat the eggs and add the treacle/molasses, lemon juice and zest and enough orange juice to make up to 10 fluid ounces (275 ml). Stir well and pour over the dry ingredients. Mix thoroughly.
4.Grease a baking sheet and place an 18-inch (45 cm) square piece of muslin (cheesecloth) on it. Pour the mixture into the center of the cloth.
5.Lift the corners of the cloth and tie them together with cooking string. Leave enough gap so that the dumpling has room to expand. Make sure it's tightly closed.
6.Place the baking sheet in the oven and cook for 2 to 2 1/2 hours.
7.Remove from the oven and carefully untie the cloth. Carefully peel away the cloth and place the dumpling on a serving plate.
8.Serve hot with custard or cold with whipped cream or ice cream.

PROS

Rich and flavorful dessert for special occasions.
Can be served hot or cold.
Contains healthy ingredients like whole wheat flour, fruits and spices.

CONS

High in calories, sugar and fat.
Contains suet or butter which is a source of saturated fat.
Not suitable for vegans or those with gluten intolerance.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Clootie Dumpling contains whole wheat flour, fruits and spices which provide fiber, vitamins and minerals. Spices like cinnamon and ginger have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. However, the high calorie, fat and sugar content may not be suitable for those on a weight loss or low sugar diet.

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