Cherry Dumplings Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.In a bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
• STEP 2.Cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
• STEP 3.Add milk and stir until a soft dough forms.
• STEP 4.Divide the dough into small portions and wrap each cherry in a piece of dough.
• STEP 5.In a saucepan, bring water, sugar, and lemon juice to a boil.
• STEP 6.Drop the dumplings into the boiling syrup and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
• STEP 7.Serve the cherry dumplings warm with a drizzle of the syrup and a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Cooking Tips

• Make sure to pit the cherries before wrapping them in the dough.
• You can add a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg to the dough for extra flavor.
• If the syrup becomes too thick, add a little water to thin it out.

Storage and Serving

• Cherry dumplings are best served fresh and warm.
• If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
• Reheat the dumplings in the microwave or oven before serving.