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Maple Dumplings Recipe

Maple Dumplings Recipe
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Maple Dumplings are a delightful dessert featuring soft, fluffy dumplings simmered in a luscious maple syrup sauce with a hint of rum. Served warm with whipped cream, cinnamon or vanilla ice cream, and toasted pecans, this recipe offers a comforting and indulgent treat perfect for cozy gatherings or special occasions.

Ingredients

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Maple Syrup Sauce

  • 2 ½ cups water
  • 1 ½ cups pure maple syrup
  • 1 Tablespoon rum
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Dumpling Dough

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 ½ Tablespoons cold butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1 cup buttermilk (plus extra if needed)

Toppings and Serving

  • Whipped cream
  • No-Churn Cinnamon Ice Cream or Vanilla Ice Cream
  • Toasted pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to the warm setting at about 180°F to keep the dumplings warm after cooking.
  2. Prepare the maple syrup sauce: In a large pot or 5-quart Dutch oven with a lid, combine water, pure maple syrup, rum, and salt. Bring this mixture to a boil over medium heat.
  3. Combine dry ingredients for dumplings: While the sauce is heating, place the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into a food processor bowl fitted with a blade attachment. Pulse to mix the dry ingredients evenly.
  4. Incorporate cold butter: Cube the cold butter into ½-inch pieces and add them to the food processor. Pulse 6 to 8 times until the mixture resembles coarse meal, ensuring the butter is evenly distributed.
  5. Mix in buttermilk: Transfer the flour-butter mixture into a bowl. Stir in 1 cup of buttermilk until just combined. If the dough feels dry, add an additional tablespoon of buttermilk to reach the right consistency.
  6. Drop dumplings into boiling sauce: Using a spoon or a small ice cream scoop, drop portions of the dough into the boiling maple syrup sauce, filling the pot about two-thirds full to allow space for the dumplings to expand.
  7. Simmer the dumplings: Cover the pot with its lid and reduce the heat to low. Let the dumplings simmer gently for about 10 minutes or until fully cooked through.
  8. Keep dumplings warm: Carefully transfer the cooked dumplings to an oven-safe dish and place them in the preheated warm oven to keep them hot while you cook the remaining batches.
  9. Repeat cooking: Continue cooking batches by repeating the dropping and simmering process. If the sauce thickens too much during cooking, add a bit of water to thin it out to maintain the right consistency.
  10. Serve and garnish: Serve the warm dumplings with the maple syrup sauce, topped generously with whipped cream or your choice of no-churn cinnamon or vanilla ice cream, and sprinkle toasted pecans over the top for added texture and flavor.

Notes

  • If buttermilk is unavailable, you can substitute by mixing 1 cup of milk with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
  • The rum can be omitted or replaced with a splash of vanilla extract for a non-alcoholic version.
  • Ensure the butter is very cold to achieve a tender, flaky texture in the dumplings.
  • If you prefer, you can toast pecans yourself by spreading them on a baking sheet and heating at 350°F for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve immediately for best texture; leftovers can be reheated gently in the oven or microwave but are best fresh.

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