Description
Maple Dumplings, also known as Grandpères, are a quintessential Canadian dessert that embodies the warmth and sweetness of maple season. These delightful dumplings are soft, fluffy, and cooked in a luscious maple syrup sauce, making them a perfect treat for family gatherings or festive occasions. Served warm and often paired with ice cream or whipped cream, they promise to impress with their rich flavor and comforting texture. Easy to prepare with simple ingredients, this recipe is a must-try for anyone looking to indulge in a taste of Canada’s culinary heritage.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups water
- 1 ½ cups pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon rum
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 ½ tablespoons cold butter
- 1 cup buttermilk
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 180°F to keep cooked dumplings warm.
- 2. In a large pot, combine water, maple syrup, rum, and salt over medium heat; bring to a boil.
- 3. In a food processor, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add cold butter and pulse until crumbly. Stir in buttermilk until just combined.
- 4. Drop spoonfuls of dough into boiling sauce; cover and simmer on low for about 10 minutes until cooked through.
- 5. Transfer dumplings to an oven-safe dish; serve warm with sauce and toppings like whipped cream or ice cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Canadian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 dumplings (120g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg