Maple Dumplings

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 3

Indulge in the Sweetness of Maple Dumpling Delight

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

15 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

460

Sugar

56g

Fat

18g

Maple Dumplings are a beloved dessert in many regions of the US and Canada. These delicious, soft dumplings are soaked in sweet, syrupy sauce made from real maple syrup, water, and butter, which makes them moist, gooey, and delectable. The preparation of this dessert is simple, and it is an ideal dish to serve at dinner parties or festive occasions. Moreover, it is versatile, and it can be adapted to suit various preferences, such as adding dried fruits, nuts, or spices. If you want to indulge in a sweet, hearty dessert that will warm your heart and soul, this is the dish for you!

Instructions

1.	In a large saucepan over high heat, combine maple syrup and water, bring to a boil for 3 minutes, then set aside.
2.	In a large mixing bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, and salt.
3.	Cut in 4 Tbsp. butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4.	Add milk, and stir until just blended.
5.	In a deep skillet, melt 6 Tbsp. butter over medium heat until golden brown.
6.	Drop dough by spoonfuls into the skillet.
7.	Pour in the hot syrup evenly over the dumplings.
8.	Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally until dumplings are fully cooked and sauce is thickened.
9.	Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

PROS

Rich, sweet, and decadent, this dessert is heavenly flavorful.

The doughy dumplings soaked in the maple-y syrup are the ultimate comfort food.

CONS

This dessert is high-sugar and high-calorie, it is not suitable for people with diabetes, dietary restrictions, or people who are on a low-calorie diet.

Eating too much of it can be harmful to your health.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dessert doesn’t have any significant health benefits, but the maple syrup used is an unrefined sweetener that contains more antioxidants and minerals than refined sugar.
Moreover, it is rich in manganese and zinc, which plays an important role in boosting your immune system and improving wound healing.

	1 2/3 cups real maple syrup
	1 1/4 cups water
	1 1/2 cups white flour
	4 teaspoons baking powder
	1/2 teaspoon salt
	10 teaspoons butter
	3/4 cup milk