Fruit Dumpling

Delight your taste buds with these homemade fruit dumplings—light, pillowy bundles of dough filled with your favorite fresh fruits like juicy berries, tender apple cubes, or sweet peach slices. This versatile recipe combines a soft, buttery dough with a touch of cinnamon for added warmth (perfect for apple or peach fillings!) and a sweet fruit center. Cooked to perfection through steaming or boiling, these dumplings are incredibly tender and slightly puffed, making them as fun to make as they are to eat. Finished with a dusting of powdered sugar, they make an irresistible dessert or a playful snack. With minimal prep and simple ingredients, these fruity delights can be on your table in just 35 minutes, making them an ideal treat for any occasion.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 0.75 cups Milk
• 2 cups Fresh fruit (e.g., mixed berries, apple cubes, or peaches)
• 0.5 teaspoons Cinnamon (optional for apple or peach filling)
• 1 tablespoons Sugar (to sprinkle on fruit)
• 4 cups Water
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract (optional for steaming liquid)
• 1 tablespoon Powdered sugar (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.

Step 2

Cut the unsalted butter into the dry ingredients using a pastry cutter or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 3

Gradually add the milk and mix until the dough comes together. Do not overmix.

Step 4

On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to approximately 1/4-inch thickness. Cut into squares or circles, about 4 inches in size.

Step 5

In a separate bowl, toss the fresh fruit with a tablespoon of sugar and cinnamon if using.

Step 6

Place a spoonful of the fruit mixture in the center of each dough piece. Fold the dough over the filling to form a dumpling, pinching the edges tightly to seal.

Step 7

Bring the water to a gentle boil in a large pot, adding the vanilla extract if desired.

Step 8

Carefully place the dumplings in a steamer basket or directly in the boiling water. If boiling directly, ensure that the dumplings are not touching each other.

Step 9

Steam or boil the dumplings for 12-15 minutes until the dough is cooked through and slightly puffed.

Step 10

Remove the dumplings and allow them to cool slightly before serving.

Step 11

Dust with powdered sugar before serving, and enjoy warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1975 grams (1975.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1765

Total Fat 54.90g	70%
Saturated Fat 30.70g	154%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 141mg	47%
Sodium 2194mg	95%
Total Carbohydrate 290.20g	106%
Dietary Fiber 16.70g	60%
Total Sugars 92.90g
Protein 32.90g	66%

Vitamin D 81IU	403%
Calcium 391mg	30%
Iron 12mg	68%
Potassium 1034mg	22%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 27.7%

Protein: 7.4%

Carbs: 65.0%