Dumplings in Maple Syrup
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Vegetarian Canadian

Dumplings in Maple Syrup

Tender spoonfuls of buttery dough simmer gently in a rich maple syrup sauce, creating a classic Canadian dessert with a soft, steamed center and glossy finish.

40 min 6 servings Medium
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How to prepare

1
Combine the maple syrup, 180 ml of the water, 30 g of the butter, and half of the salt in a wide heavy-bottomed saucepan. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, then reduce to low and keep the syrup hot while you make the dough.
2
Whisk the flour, baking powder, and remaining salt in a bowl. Cut in the remaining 15 g of butter with your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the milk and vanilla just until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms.
3
Dip two tablespoons in the remaining 60 ml of water, then scoop the dough into 12 equal dumplings, moistening the spoons as needed. The dough should hold its shape but remain soft.
4
Arrange the dumplings in the hot maple syrup, leaving a little space between them. Cover tightly and simmer over low heat for 15 minutes without lifting the lid; the dumplings should puff and a skewer inserted in the center should come out clean.
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5
Remove the pan from the heat and rest, covered, for 5 minutes so the syrup settles and the dumplings finish steaming. Spoon the dumplings into warm bowls, pour over the maple sauce, and serve immediately.
Warm maple syrup dumplings served in a bowl AI-generated image

Why this recipe works

The dumplings steam directly above a concentrated maple syrup bath, so they stay tender while absorbing the sauce without becoming waterlogged.

Storage and reheating

How to store it

Refrigerate cooled dumplings and syrup in a covered container for up to 3 days.

How to reheat it

Reheat gently in a covered saucepan over low heat with 1 to 2 tablespoons of water, or microwave in short intervals until hot throughout.

Nutrition / serving

429kcal
5.18 gprotein
86.06 gcarbs
7.50 gfat
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Published 16 Aug 2026 · updated 16 Aug 2026