Pear Melba Dumplings Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.In a large saucepan, combine water, sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Bring to a boil.
• STEP 2.Peel the pears, leaving the stems intact. Place the pears in the saucepan and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until tender.
• STEP 3.While the pears are cooking, prepare the dumpling dough. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the milk until a soft dough forms.
• STEP 4.Divide the dough into 6 equal portions. Flatten each portion and wrap it around a cooked pear, sealing the edges.
• STEP 5.Place the wrapped pears in a steamer basket and steam for 15-20 minutes, or until the dumplings are cooked through.
• STEP 6.In a small saucepan, heat the raspberry jam until melted. Serve the pear dumplings with a drizzle of raspberry sauce and a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
• STEP 7.Enjoy the warm and comforting Pear Melba Dumplings!

Cooking Tips

• Choose ripe but firm pears for the best texture in the dumplings.
• You can substitute other fruit jams or sauces for the raspberry sauce if desired.
• Serve the dumplings immediately after cooking for the best taste and texture.

Storage and Serving

• Pear Melba Dumplings are best enjoyed 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 steamer before serving.