How to Make Plum Dumplings - A Step-by-Step Guide

Plum dumplings are a beloved traditional dish in many Eastern European countries, particularly in Hungary, Slovakia, and Czech Republic. These delightful treats consist of juicy plums wrapped in a tender and slightly sweet potato dough, then boiled and served with a generous dollop of butter and a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar. The combination of tart plums, creamy dough, and rich butter creates a truly unforgettable flavor experience.

While plum dumplings are often enjoyed as a dessert,...

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Ingredients

  • 25 Italian prune plums
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 large potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 2 tablespoons shortening or butter, softened
  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 ½ cups dark brown sugar
  • ¼ cup fine dry bread crumbs

Information

  • Prep Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 5 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 25 dumplings

  • Slice the prunes almost in half, open them, and remove the pits. Place about 1/3 teaspoon of sugar into the hollow of each plum; close the plum and place in a bowl. Set aside.
  • Place potatoes into a large pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 20 minutes; drain. When cool enough to handle, mash potatoes with a fork or potato masher. Set aside 1 cup mashed potatoes for the dough and keep warm.
  • Make the dough: Sift flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together into a pile on a breadboard. Make a well in the center; add reserved 1 cup mashed potatoes, egg yolks, and shortening into the well, and work in until the dough is pliable and smooth.
  • When the dough is thoroughly kneaded, roll it out onto a floured board to a thickness of about 1/4 inch. Cut into roughly 4-inch rounds with a biscuit cutter. Holding one piece of dough in your hand, place a whole pitted plum into the center. Place another piece of dough on top and press to seal the edges of the dough together. Make sure there are no leaks, or the plum will come out during cooking.
  • Bring a deep pot of salted water to boil. Place dumplings into the boiling water and boil gently for about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the sauce: Melt butter in a large frying pan over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar. (If you like, stir in some of the juice that collects in the bowl of pitted plums.) Stir in a small amount of bread crumbs to slightly thicken the sauce.
  • When dumplings are finished, remove them from the boiling water and place into the frying pan. Turn to coat in the sauce. Serve hot with any extra sauce poured over top.
  • Nutrition

    519 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 86mg
    • Sodium: 236mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 94g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 53g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 30mg
    • Calcium: 75mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 661mg