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Golden Syrup Dumplings

A delightfully simple and wonderfully nostalgic dessert that you can make on a budget.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 414 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Australian

Ingredients

  • 1 cup SR flour (or 1 cup plain/all purpose flour + 2 teaspoons baking powder)
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 30 grams butter (1 ½ tablespoons)
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon golden syrup (or use maple syrup, honey or corn syrup)

Instructions

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  1. Sift flour and salt.
  2. Rub butter into flour mixture until it resembles fine breadcrumb consistency.
  3. Whisk egg with milk and add to dry ingredients. Stir with a butter knife to combine.
  4. Break mixture into eight portions and gently shape into balls.
  5. Place water, sugar and golden syrup into a large frying pan that has a lid. Stir over heat and bring to the boil.
  6. Place the eight portions into the boiling mixture and reduce to a simmer.
  7. Place lid on the frying pan and cook for 20 minutes.
  8. Take a quick peak if you're worried the mixture might be sticking to the bottom of the pan or burning, otherwise leave the lid on the pan while cooking.
  9. Once cooked, spoon syrup over the tops of the dumplings.
  10. Serve with ice cream or cream.

Notes

  • Cut butter into small cubes before rubbing into flour.
  • Ensure you keep covered while cooking. 
  • If syrup seems too runny after cooking time, allow to simmer uncovered for a minute or two at end of process to allow to thicken.
  • The dumplings freeze okay, but are definitely more delicious served immediately.
  • Golden Syrup is readily available in supermarkets in Australia, New Zealand and the UK and can be found in the international aisle in US and other locations. You could use corn syrup, maple syrup or honey as a substitute.

Nutrition Information

Calories 414kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 83g (28%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 58mg (19%) Sodium 104mg (4%) Potassium 132mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 58g (116%) Vitamin A 247IU (5%) Calcium 69mg (7%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 414

% Daily Value*

Calories 414kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 83g 28%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 58mg 19%
Sodium 104mg 4%
Potassium 132mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 58g 116%
Vitamin A 247IU 5%
Calcium 69mg 7%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.