Pioneer Caramel Dumplings
Indulge in the old-fashioned charm of Pioneer Caramel Dumplings, a comforting dessert that combines soft, pillow-like dumplings with a luscious homemade caramel sauce. This simple yet decadent recipe starts with a quick, buttery dough that is steamed to perfection in a bubbling mixture of brown sugar, butter, and vanilla, creating a rich, velvety caramel base. With just 15 minutes of prep and wholesome pantry staples, this dessert is a nostalgic nod to pioneer ingenuity. Serve these golden dumplings warm, drizzled generously with the caramel sauce, and elevate the experience with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Perfect for cozy gatherings, this recipe is a must-try for fans of classic comfort food and caramel-filled treats!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 2 tablespoons Butter (cold, cubed)
- 0.5 cups Milk
- 1.5 cups Brown sugar
- 2.5 cups Water
- 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Butter (for caramel sauce)
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut in the cold, cubed butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Slowly add the milk to the dry mixture and stir until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
In a large saucepan or deep skillet, combine the brown sugar, water, vanilla extract, and 2 tablespoons of butter. Stir to combine and bring to a gentle boil over medium heat.
Once the caramel sauce begins to bubble, reduce the heat to low.
Using a tablespoon or small scoop, drop small portions of the dumpling dough into the simmering caramel sauce. Space them apart to prevent sticking.
Cover the saucepan with a lid and let the dumplings cook for 15 minutes without lifting the lid to allow them to properly steam and puff up.
After 15 minutes, remove the lid and gently spoon some of the caramel sauce over the dumplings to coat them.
Let the dumplings cook uncovered for an additional 5 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken slightly.
Serve the caramel dumplings warm, drizzled with extra caramel sauce from the pan. Optionally, pair with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1974 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 50.5 g | 65% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.0 g | 155% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 135 mg | 45% | |
| Sodium | 2394 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 361.2 g | 131% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.9 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 217.9 g | ||
| Protein | 23.1 g | 46% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.7 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 406 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 9.9 mg | 55% | |
| Potassium | 694 mg | 15% | |
*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.
