Cherry Dumplings

Name: Cherry Dumplings
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) pitted tart cherries, undrained; 1 cup sugar, divided; 1/2 cup water; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest; Dash salt; 1/3 cup milk; 3 tablespoons butter, melted

Total Time Prep: 10 min. Cook: 30 min.

Yield 8 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

This old-fashioned fruit dessert isn’t blowing up TikTok, but it’s a big bowl of retro comfort with classic flavors that trendy sweets can’t match.

Ingredients

1 can (14-1/2 ounces) pitted tart cherries, undrained
1 cup sugar, divided
1/2 cup water
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
Dash salt
1/3 cup milk
3 tablespoons butter, melted

Directions

In a large saucepan, combine the cherries with juice, 3/4 cup sugar and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, lemon zest, salt and remaining sugar. Stir in milk and butter just until moistened.
Drop by tablespoonfuls onto simmering cherry mixture. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in a dumpling comes out clean (do not lift the cover while simmering).

Nutrition Facts

2 each: 216 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 107mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.

This is my mom's recipe, and I'm happy to share it. The dumplings are out of this world, and they complement the tart cherries.

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