Fruit Dumplings

Delight in the comforting sweetness of homemade Fruit Dumplings, a rustic dessert bursting with flavor and charm. These soft, pillowy dumplings are crafted with a buttery dough that’s gently wrapped around fresh, juicy fruits like strawberries, peaches, or blueberries. Simmered to perfection in a warm cinnamon-vanilla syrup, they soak up the rich, caramel-like flavors while maintaining a tender texture. Easy to make in under an hour, this recipe is ideal for transforming seasonal fruit into a show-stopping dessert. Serve these golden dumplings warm, generously drizzled with the spiced syrup, and finish with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for the ultimate indulgence. Perfect for anyone craving a nostalgic, fruit-forward treat, these Fruit Dumplings will leave your kitchen smelling heavenly and your guests asking for seconds.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
• 0.75 cups Milk
• 2 cups Fresh fruit (e.g., strawberries, peaches, plums, or blueberries)
• 4 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 2 cups Water
• 0 Optional: Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for serving

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the cold butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 3

Add the milk slowly while stirring, until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix. Set the dough aside.

Step 4

Wash and prepare the fresh fruit, cutting it into small pieces if necessary (e.g., slice strawberries or peaches).

Step 5

In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the water, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves.

Step 6

Take a small handful of dough (about 2 tablespoons) and flatten it into a disc. Place a piece of prepared fruit in the center and fold the dough around it, pinching the edges to seal. Repeat with the remaining dough and fruit.

Step 7

Carefully drop the fruit-filled dumplings into the simmering syrup. Cover the saucepan with a lid and let the dumplings cook for 15–20 minutes. Avoid removing the lid while they cook to ensure they steam properly.

Step 8

Using a slotted spoon, transfer the cooked dumplings to serving bowls.

Step 9

Spoon some of the cinnamon syrup over the dumplings, and serve warm with optional vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1503 grams (1503.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1970

Total Fat 60.20g	77%
Saturated Fat 36.30g	182%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 170mg	56%
Sodium 1653mg	72%
Total Carbohydrate 326.10g	119%
Dietary Fiber 17.70g	63%
Total Sugars 124.00g
Protein 36.90g	74%

Vitamin D 91IU	453%
Calcium 470mg	36%
Iron 13mg	71%
Potassium 1348mg	29%

*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: 27.2%

Protein: 7.4%

Carbs: 65.4%