Grand Pere Au Caramel Caramel Dumplings Food

GRAND PERES (QUEBEC STYLE MAPLE SYRUP DUMPLINGS)

Steps:

• Bring syrup and water to a boil in a 6 qt Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
• While the syrup/water is rising to a boil, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
• Grate butter on large holes of a box grater into flour and toss to coat. Add milk and stir with a fork until dough forms.
• When syrup mixture reaches a boil, use a spoon to drop large clumps of dough into syrup.
• Cover pot and simmer until dumplings are cooked through (10-15 minutes). Spoon dumplings and sauce into 6 bowls and serve.

CARAMEL DUMPLINGS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat the butter, brown sugar and water to boiling. Reduce heat to simmer. , Meanwhile, combine the dumpling ingredients; add apple if desired. Drop by tablespoonfuls into the simmering sauce. Cover tightly and simmer for 20 minutes. Do not lift lid. If desired, serve warm with vanilla ice cream.

GLOSSY CARAMEL DUMPLINGS

Steps:

• For the sauce: Carmelize the brown sugar and butter. Add the water and boil for a few minutes. Pour into a 2 quart casserole dish.
• For the dumplings: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cream butter and sugar. Add milk. Stir in flour, baking powder and salt. Drop by spoonfuls into the sauce. Bake for 20 - 30 minutes.