Golden Syrup Dumplings

4.80 from 5 votes

A delightfully simple and wonderfully nostalgic dessert that you can make on a budget.

Prep Time15

Cook Time20

Total Time35

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Australian

Keyword: golden syrup dumplings

Servings: servings

Calories: 414kcal

Sift flour and salt.
Rub butter into flour mixture until it resembles fine breadcrumb consistency.
Whisk egg with milk and add to dry ingredients. Stir with a butter knife to combine.
Break mixture into eight portions and gently shape into balls.
Place water, sugar and golden syrup into a large frying pan that has a lid. Stir over heat and bring to the boil.
Place the eight portions into the boiling mixture and reduce to a simmer.
Place lid on the frying pan and cook for 20 minutes.
Take a quick peak if you're worried the mixture might be sticking to the bottom of the pan or burning, otherwise leave the lid on the pan while cooking.
Once cooked, spoon syrup over the tops of the dumplings.
Serve with ice cream or cream.

Cut butter into small cubes before rubbing into flour.
Ensure you keep covered while cooking.
If syrup seems too runny after cooking time, allow to simmer uncovered for a minute or two at end of process to allow to thicken.
The dumplings freeze okay, but are definitely more delicious served immediately.
Golden Syrup is readily available in supermarkets in Australia, New Zealand and the UK and can be found in the international aisle in US and other locations. You could use corn syrup, maple syrup or honey as a substitute.