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 custard. 

Golden Syrup Dumplings – An Australian Classic Dessert

When the weather is cold outside, nothing… and I mean NOTHING beats a big bowl of hot golden syrup dumplings. Dessert really is the perfect answer to the winter blues.

And this recipe is such a favourite! I’ve based it on a combination of the classic CWA (Country Womens Authority) and Women’s Weekly recipes which are always so delicious. 

Ingredients

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

For the dumplings:

• butter
• self-raising flour
• milk
• golden syrup

For the sweet syrup:

• water
• butter
• golden syrup
• brown sugar

How To Make Golden Syrup Dumplings On The Stove-Top

Step 1 – Make crumbs 

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

Step 2 – Add the liquid and make a paste

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

Step 3 – Bring the syrup to a 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

More Delicious Winter Desserts & Puddings

Winter is the perfect excuse to bake (and eat!) ALL of the delicious sweet puddings and comfort desserts. Here’s a few of my favourite recipes:

• Old Fashioned Chocolate Self-Saucing Pudding
• Butterscotch Self-Saucing Pudding
• Sticky Date Pudding with Caramel Sauce
• Apple Crumble

Or check out my collection of winter dessert recipes…

FAQ

Can you freeze golden syrup dumplings?

No – golden syrup dumplings are served best immediately after cooking. 

Can you make these ahead of time?

These dumplings should be made, cooked and served immediately. 

What can I use instead of golden syrup?

You can substitute golden syrup with honey, maple syrup or corn syrup.

How do I serve these dumplings?

Pour the sweet syrup over the top of fluffy dumplings and serve hot with ice-cream or custard. 

Can I make these if I don’t have a stove-top?

Yes, you can make golden syrup dumplings in the oven or a slow cooker.

VIDEO: HOW TO MAKE GOLDEN SYRUP DUMPLINGS

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Easy Golden Syrup Dumplings

These super easy golden syrup dumplings are sure to become a family favourite! Serve hot with a big scoop of ice-cream for the perfect dessert.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Baking

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Servings: 6 serves

Calories: 548

Author: Lucy - Bake Play Smile

Ingredients

Dumplings:

• 50 g butter
• 1 1/2 cups (225g) self-raising flour
• 3/4 cup (185g) milk
• 2 tbs golden syrup

Sweet Syrup:

• 2 cups water
• 50 g butter
• 1/3 cup golden syrup
• 3/4 cup (150g) brown sugar

Instructions

• Use your fingers to rub the butter through the self-raising flour until it resembles fine breadcrumbs. 
• Add the milk and golden syrup and stir to form a thick paste. 
• Meanwhile, place the syrup/sauce ingredients into a large saucepan and bring to the boil. Reduce to a simmer and add spoonfuls of the mixture. 
• Allow the sauce to come back to a simmer and then cover for 15-20 minutes or until cooked through. 

Notes

RECIPE NOTES & TIPS

Making the dumplings: Use your fingers to mix the butter through the self-raising flour until it resembles breadcrumbs. Use a spoon to mix through the milk and golden syrup until it becomes a thick and sticky mixture. 

Size of dumplings: You can make the dumplings as small or large as you like (please note that they will 'fluff up' due to the self-raising flour. I use a tablespoon and place dollops of the mixture into the simmering syrup. 

Golden syrup substitutes: If you can’t buy golden syrup, you can substitute it with honey, maple syrup or corn syrup. 

How to check if your dumplings are ready: You can test if your dumplings are cooked by inserting a skewer into the middle. If it comes out clean, they're ready.

Serving: These are best served immediately after cooking. Pour the sweet syrup over the top of the fluffy dumplings and serve hot with ice-cream or custard. 

Nutrition

Calories: 548kcal | Carbohydrates: 94g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 145mg | Potassium: 138mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 51g | Vitamin A: 465IU | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 0.7mg

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