Elderberry Dumplings
Indulge in the sweet-tart charm of Elderberry Dumplings, a comforting dessert that fills your kitchen with nostalgic aromas and your plate with irresistible flavors. This recipe combines soft, fluffy dumplings made from a tender milk-based dough with a rich, aromatic elderberry sauce infused with honey, cinnamon, and a hint of bright lemon juice. Perfect for using fresh or frozen elderberries, the dish simmers to perfection, creating a luscious treat that’s as wholesome as it is decadent. Ready in just 40 minutes, this cozy, oven-free dessert is ideal for showcasing seasonal berries or for savoring a taste of summer year-round. Serve these Elderberry Dumplings warm, and let their velvety sauce elevate each bite into pure decadence. Perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or any time you crave a touch of rustic sweetness!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.75 cups whole milk
- 2.5 cups fresh or frozen elderberries
- 2 cups water
- 0.25 cups honey
- 0.5 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar. Mix well to distribute the ingredients evenly.
Add the unsalted butter to the dry mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut or rub the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Pour in the whole milk and stir gently until the dough comes together. Do not overmix. Set the dough aside.
In a medium saucepan, combine the elderberries, water, honey, cinnamon, lemon juice, and the remaining 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar. Heat the mixture over medium heat and bring to a gentle simmer.
Cook the elderberry mixture for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the berries start to release their juices and the liquid thickens slightly.
Using a spoon, drop small dough portions (about 1 to 2 tablespoons each) into the simmering elderberry mixture to form dumplings. Make sure the dumplings are evenly spaced.
Cover the saucepan with a lid and reduce the heat to low. Allow the dumplings to cook for 12-15 minutes. Avoid lifting the lid while they cook, as the steam is necessary for the dumplings to set properly.
Once the dumplings are cooked through and fluffy, gently spoon them into serving bowls along with the elderberry sauce.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2026 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.2 g | 75% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.8 g | 159% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 146 mg | 49% | |
| Sodium | 2201 mg | 96% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 358.2 g | 130% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 35.3 g | 126% | |
| Total Sugars | 96.1 g | ||
| Protein | 34.2 g | 68% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 467 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 17.9 mg | 99% | |
| Potassium | 1716 mg | 37% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
