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.
When the weather is cold outside, nothing… and I mean NOTHING beats a big bowl of hot golden syrup dumplings. They’re the perfect answer to the winter blues.
Now I do have to apologise that it’s taken me so long to put my golden syrup dumplings recipe up. Things have just been crazy busy!!!! But it’s finally here (and I hope the deliciousness makes up for the lateness).
So tell me… did you grow up eating these delicious little bites too? I’m pretty sure they’re every grandma’s favourite recipe – and it’s no wonder. Golden syrup dumplings are the dessert-bomb. They’re easy, cheap to make and use hardly any ingredients. I’m talking self-raising flour, milk, butter, golden syrup, water and brown sugar. That. is. all! Have you got those things in your cupboard and fridge right now?? Well, yay! Let’s get started.
To make the golden syrup dumplings, you simply mix together the self-raising flour and butter until it resembles breadcrumbs. Add the milk and golden syrup and mix until you have a thick paste. Meanwhile, bring the water, brown sugar, butter and golden syrup to the boil in a saucepan, decrease to a simmer and drop in spoonfuls of the mixture. Bring the liquid back to a simmer, cover and leave to cook for around 15 minutes (or until the dumplings are cooked through). Serve the dumplings with the remaining sauce and a massive scoop (or 3) of ice cream. I personally recommend salted caramel ice cream, but go wherever your cravings take you.
Whether golden syrup dumplings are your all-time favourite dessert, or you’ve never tried them before, pinky promise me you’ll whip up a batch this week. Or even better… tonight!!!!
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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.
Ingredients
- For the dumplings:
- 50 g butter
- 1 1/2 cups (225g) self-raising flour
- 3/4 cup (185g) milk
- 2 tbs golden syrup
- For the syrup/sauce:
- 2 cups water
- 50 g butter
- 1/3 cup golden syrup
- 3/4 cup 150g) brown sugar
Instructions
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Use your fingers to rub the butter through the self-raising flour until it resembles fine breadcrumbs.
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Add the milk and golden syrup and stir to form a thick paste.
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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.
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Allow the sauce to come back to a simmer and then cover for 15 minutes or until cooked through.
Recipe Notes
You can test if your dumplings are cooked by inserting a skewer into the middle. If it comes out clean, they're ready.
I don’t know what golden syrup is. I’d love to make these but I’m stumped.
Hi Diane, you can buy golden syrup from any major supermarket 🙂
Golden syrup is a by-product of sugar cane so should be in the sugar aisle.
Hi my grandmotgers recipe incuded lemon zest and jiuce in the sauce and no gold3n syrup in the batter…i find it the best recipe not too sweet and has a lovely hibt of lemon
How delicious!!! Grandma’s are the best cooks!!
I am still not understanding what is golden syurp?? I seen where you said you can buy it in any major supermarket,how ever what is the brand and is it labeled “golden syurp”?? because I have never seen a syurp labeled Golden Syurp!
Hi Patricia, there are several brands that sell ‘golden syrup’. The brand I used in this recipe and video was CSR. Perhaps you could ask the staff at the supermarket to help you. xx
You might know it as light treacle?
Can I make them ahead of time then heat them up again? Or are they best eaten straight away?
Definitely best eaten straight away!!!
We used to always make these if I remember right they were an Aunt Daisy’s recipe (now that shows my age) I was just thinking about them the other day. Will try them out
Yay! Thanks Sue!!
I was wondering if this recipe will work with gluten free sr flour?
I’m not sure sorry! I don’t use GF flour very much at all. xx
I’ve used GF flour to make golden syrup dumplings and they were delicious
That’s fantastic to know! Thanks Kerry 🙂
Yes I am a Chef and make them at work. Gluten and lactose free for a couple.
Fantastic!!
I am so glad you shared this! I grew up with my Dad making this all the time. Feeling nostalgic and HUNGRY!
Oh that’s so lovely!!! Enjoy!! xx
best recipe super i like it am happy the result when i made for the resident dessert they yummy said with ice cream vanilla [email protected]@)
Thank you!
Could you add saltanas to the mixture as a surprise twist?
Why not!!
How many dumplings does this recipe make ???
Hi Jill, it really depends on the size of the dumplings you make – but around 12-16 xx
I find I put an egg on the mixture cause I found that they fell apart a bit. I also put a bit of extra water in so they don’t dry out. But best dumpling I’ve made.
Thanks for your feedback Abbey – I’m so glad you liked them xx
I find it in the cooking isle in a large jar
Great Recipe, thank you!
When I make these I poke a square of dark chocolate in the middle of each dumpling just prior to cooking.
As if we need MORE in these, but it certainly adds an extra little surprise to them!
Warmest, iain
So going to try these in my field kitchen once I get it set up (hopefully later today, or maybe the weekend). I’m sure they will go great with a pot of coffee and my goat milk cottage cheese!
Oh delicious!!!!!