Traditional Cinnamon Dumplings

Traditional cinnamon dumplings just like grandma used to make

Do your remember having lunch at grandma’s house? Make memories with your family when you serve these traditional cinnamon dumplings.

Traditional Cinnamon Dumplings

We know that you’re ready for your guests this weekend. With the preparations done and the food prep going strong, you shouldn’t forget about dessert. Why don’t you get a bit old-school with a tasty dessert that’s great for cold and warm weather days? Traditional cinnamon dumplings are soft, pillowy dough-like custard smothered in a sweet butter-and-cinnamon sauce. For many, it brings back happy childhood memories and gives an opportunity to make even more.

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Traditional cinnamon dumplings suggestions

South Africans love a bit of apricot jam which even goes into malva pudding, but these dumplings are lighter, quicker to make and already have their own quick custard. The sweetness gets balanced out beautifully by the cinnamon spice, and you can even add more custard or even top your dessert with some ice cream for that summer feeling. The recipe is also easily adjustable for larger groups of people and will become a staple of weekend treasts.

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Do your remember having lunch at grandma’s house? Make memories with your family when you serve these traditional cinnamon dumplings.

Last updated on 1 September 2023

Traditional cinnamon dumplings recipe

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Recipe by Melissa Jacobs Course: DessertCuisine: GlobalDifficulty: Easy
Servings

6

servings
Prep time

20

minutes
Cooking time

25

minutes
Total time

45

minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 2 eggs

  • 1 cup 1 flour

  • 1 tsp 1 baking powder

  • 30 ml 30 sugar

  • 3 tsp 3 cinnamon

  • 4 tbsp 4 butter

  • 15 ml 15 apricot jam (optional)

  • 6 cups 6 water

Method

  • In a saucepan, heat the water and 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
  • Mix 15 ml sugar and 2 tablespoons butter.
  • Add the eggs and then the dry ingredients. Mix well.
  • Dip a tablespoon in the hot water. Scoop four spoonfuls in the hot water. Do not cook longer than 5 minutes. Place the cooked dumplings in an ovenproof dish. Repeat until all dough is used.
  • Melt the remaining butter and sugar. Add the apricot jam if desired.
  • Pour over the dumplings. Sprinkle the cinnamon over. Place in a hot oven for 15 minutes before serving.

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