Easy Golden Syrup Dumplings | Winter Dessert Recipe

Homemade golden syrup dumplings are so simple to make...  you won't be able to resist the fluffy dumplings smothered in sweet syrup and served with ice-cream or cream. A delicious dessert ready to eat in just over 20 minutes.

When it comes to comfort food, you simply can't beat a bowl of golden syrup dumplings.

Along with butterscotch self-saucing pudding, lemon delicious and homemade apple pie, these dumplings are the perfect way to end a cold and rainy winters day.

Dessert really is the perfect answer to the winter blues.

A Classic Australian Dessert

Golden syrup dumplings are a classic, old fashioned dessert here in Australia (as well as in other parts of the world, including the UK).

They have continued to remain popular over the years, largely due to the fact that they are made from basic ingredients and therefore totally budget friendly.

My recipe is based on a combination of the classic CWA (Country Womens Association of Australia) and Women's Weekly recipes.

It's a simple and delicious recipe that your whole family will love!

Why You're Going To Love This Recipe

What's not to love about fluffy little dumplings covered in a sweet syrup?

• Budget-Friendly - an entire batch of golden syrup dumplings will set you back just a couple of dollars!
• Made From Pantry Staples - there's no need to make a trip to the supermarket - I can almost guarantee you'll already have all the the ingredients at home.
• Last Minute Dessert - this is my go-to dessert when it gets late at night and I start craving something sweet.
• Perfect Comfort Food - when it comes to winter comfort food, these dumplings are at the top of the list.

What You Need

To make these classic sweet dumplings, you'll need 6 basic ingredients: 

Note: please scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for the ingredient quantities and the full detailed method.

For The Golden Syrup Dumplings:

• butter - you can use either salted or unsalted butter for this recipe
• self-raising flour - use store-bought self raising flour or make your own by sifting 2 teaspoons of baking powder through every 1 cup of plain all-purpose flour
• milk - for the best result, I recommend using full fat milk
• golden syrup - golden syrup is a cane sugar syrup popular in Australian, New Zealand and British baking recipes. If golden syrup is not available where you live, you can replace it with corn syrup, honey or maple syrup.

For The Syrup Sauce:

• water
• butter - again, you can use either salted or unsalted butter for this recipe
• golden syrup - see tips above
• brown sugar - choose either regular light brown sugar or dark brown sugar. The dark brown sugar will give a richer, caramel flavour

Step By Step Instructions

Just 5 minutes prep time is all it takes!

Note: please scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for the ingredient quantities and the full detailed method.

Step 1 - Make Crumbs 

Mix together the self-raising flour and butter until they resemble breadcrumbs.

Step 2 - Make A Paste

Mix through the milk and golden syrup until the mixture is a thick and sticky paste. 

Step 3 - Bring Syrup To The Boil

Heat the water, brown sugar, butter and golden syrup in a saucepan over high heat until it boils, then reduce to a simmer. 

Step 4 - Cook The Dumplings

Place spoonfuls of the mixture into the simmering syrup, cover and leave to cook for 15-20 minutes (or until cooked through). 

Golden Syrup Substitutes

Golden syrup is a sweet syrup made from sugarcane. It's readily available in most major supermarkets in the UK and Australia. 

If you can't buy golden syrup, here's a few similar ingredients you can substitute it with:

• honey
• maple syrup
• corn syrup

Note: Corn syrup will give the most authentic, buttery and sweet flavour out of the different substitutes.

Expert Tips & FAQ

Related Recipes

Winter is the perfect excuse to bake (and eat!) ALL of the delicious sweet puddings and comfort desserts.

Here's a few more of my favourite recipes:

• Old Fashioned Chocolate Self-Saucing Pudding - calling all chocoholics! This rich and delicious recipe is for you!
• Pecan Pie - my all-time favourite 'last minute dessert'. This will be ready to eat in just 30 minutes!
• Sticky Date Pudding with Caramel Sauce - the ultimate comfort food. Make sure you pour LOTS of caramel sauce over the top... YUM!
• Apple Crumble - everyone's favourite apple crumble dessert could not be easier to make (or eat).

Or check out my collection of winter dessert recipes...

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