Grands-Peres au Sirop d'Erable (Canadian Maple Syrup Dumplings)

'Grands-peres au sirop d'erable', or 'Grandfathers in maple syrup' are dessert dumplings that are cooked in maple syrup and are a French Canadian classic. Here is my grandmother's recipe. Dumplings can be served warm or cold.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • ½ cup white sugar

  • 2 tablespoons baking powder

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ cup margarine

  • 1 cup milk

  • 1 cup maple syrup

  • 1 cup water

Directions

  1. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Rub in margarine until mixture is crumbly. Add milk and mix until a smooth dough forms.

  2. Combine maple syrup and water in a large saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Scoop dough into dumplings using an ice cream scoop and drop gently into the boiling syrup. Reduce heat to low and simmer, keeping saucepan covered, until dumplings are cooked but not gooey and syrup has thickened, 10 to 15 minutes.

Cook's Note:

You can also use vegetable shortening instead of margarine.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

405 Calories
9g Fat
79g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 405
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 11%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 3mg 1%
Sodium 792mg 34%
Total Carbohydrate 79g 29%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 50g
Protein 5g 9%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 362mg 28%
Iron 3mg 14%
Potassium 207mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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