Maple syrup dumplings

With these simmering away on the stove, the smell is so hard to resist but don't worry because in no time they will be ready to inhale.  It is unbelievable how good these are with such few ingredients.  If you have a food processor or thermomix, you can do the first step in seconds. Otherwise, you might have to get your fingers dirty and rub the flour & butter together.

It is an old fashioned recipe that you just don't see around so much anymore.  It is an old family recipe that normally uses golden syrup but I replaced maple syrup since ALDI doesn't sell golden syrup.  To be honest, my family actually like it better with maple syrup so this recipe will be our new favourite.

I hope it is yours too.
Amanda x

MAPLE SYRUP DUMPLINGS

Dough

• 1 ¼ cups self raising flour
• 40g butter, chilled
• 2 eggs

Syrup

• 1 ½ cups water
•  ½ cup maple syrup
• 40g butter
• ½ cup brown sugar

Vanilla ice cream or custard (for serving)

Dough - Sift flour into a large bowl.  Rub butter into flour until the mixture resembles 

breadcrumbs. This can be done in a food processor or Thermomix to save time.

Beat eggs with a fork & add to mixture.  Stir to form a dough. Set aside.  

Syrup - In a large pot, combine syrup ingredients & stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved.

Reduce to low heat.  Once simmering, roll dough into small balls (approx. 3cm diameter) & drop them into the golden syrup mixture.  Simmer for 25 mins with the lid on.  

 

Dumplings should be puffed & golden when cooked.

Eat immediately or place in a microwave safe bowl, cover & refrigerate until required.

Reheat in microwave & serve with vanilla ice cream or custard.