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 winter dessert.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Baking

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 20

Servings: serves

Calories: 548kcal

Author: Lucy - Bake Play Smile

Equipment

Stove-top

Ingredients

Dumplings:

50 g butter
1 ½ cups (225g) self-raising flour
¾ cup (185g) milk
2 tbs golden syrup

Sweet Syrup:

2 cups water
50 g butter
⅓ cup (120g) golden syrup
¾ cup (160g) 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 tablespoonfuls of the mixture.
Allow the sauce to come back to a simmer and then cover for 15-20 minutes or until cooked through.

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Notes

RECIPE NOTES & TIPS

Storing: These dumplings are not suitable to freeze and are best made and served immediately after cooking.

Size of dumplings: You can make the dumplings as small or large as you like but increase cooking time if larger than a tablespoon (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: Serve immediately after cooking by pouring the sweet syrup over the top of the fluffy dumplings and serve hot with ice-cream or cream.

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