Grandperes
Indulge in the heartwarming comfort of Grandpères, a classic French Canadian dessert that marries tender, pillowy dumplings with a luscious maple syrup sauce. Made with simple pantry staples like flour, butter, and milk, these golden dumplings are simmered to perfection in a fragrant bath of pure maple syrup, creating a dessert that's rich, flavorful, and satisfyingly sweet. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy one-pot recipe is perfect for cozy gatherings or a nostalgic treat after dinner. Serve these melt-in-your-mouth delights warm, generously drizzled with their own decadent maple sauce, for a traditional dessert experience that’s as comforting as it is unforgettable. Perfect for lovers of maple syrup and rustic, homestyle cooking, Grandpères is a must-try recipe that brings the soul of Québecois cuisine to your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 0.5 cups Milk
- 2 cups Maple syrup
- 1 cup Water
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Cut the butter into small cubes and add it to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
Gradually stir in the milk to form a soft dough. Be careful not to overmix.
In a large, deep saucepan, combine the maple syrup and water. Heat the mixture over medium heat until it begins to simmer.
Using a tablespoon or an ice cream scoop, drop spoonfuls of the dough into the simmering syrup mixture. Space them apart slightly as the dumplings will expand while cooking.
Cover the pot tightly with a lid and let the dumplings cook for 12-15 minutes without lifting the lid. The steam will help cook the dumplings evenly.
After 15 minutes, remove the pot from the heat and carefully uncover it. Check to ensure the dumplings are cooked through and fluffy.
Serve the Grandpères warm, ladling extra maple syrup sauce over each serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2736 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 52.4 g | 67% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.8 g | 149% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 135 mg | 45% | |
| Sodium | 1592 mg | 69% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 571.5 g | 208% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.9 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 430.3 g | ||
| Protein | 23.1 g | 46% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 203 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 8.4 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 395 mg | 8% | |
*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.
