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.
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Easy Golden Syrup Dumplings
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
Nutrition
For those folk who don’t know what Golden Syrup is. If you are from the US you will probably know what molasses is. Depending on the amount of refining the sugar cane by product undergoes you get molasses -> treacle -> syrup (of varying shades, hence Golden Syrup) If you can’t get that you might consider Maple Syrup
These are delicious. Had mine with Butterscotch Ice-cream.
YUM!!!!
I’ve made these several times but found the syrup not to be enough for the dumplings so have increased the syrup to:
3 cups of water
1 cup of sugar
75 grams of butter
1/2 cup of golden syrup
Otherwise is a 10/10 recipe
I made this vegan by using Nuttelex Buttery and VitaSoy Oat Milk. I halved all ingredients for a smaller batch, and it turned out perfectly! Only needed the 15 mins cooking time and I had 7-8 pretty big dumplings.
It definitely needs some ice cream or something to else to cut through the sweetness with, but I didn’t have anything on hand.
Will definitely make again.
Hehehe yes it’s certainly very sweet!
I also made this vegan and used Nuttelex Buttery and split the milk into 50/50 Bonsoy and Bonsoy Almond. It was super easy to make, and the measurements were spot on. Cooking time was also pretty spot on at around 20 mins. The dumplings are not heavy, but maintain a light and almost fluffy consistency. Absolutely delicious and I would recommend to anyone! Winner!
That is absolutely fantastic to know! Thank you so much for sharing!