Pear Dumplings

Pear dumplings are a traditional dessert in many European countries, especially during the autumn season when pears are in abundance.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Pear Dumplings

Cooking Method: Baking, Steaming Cuisine: American, European Courses: Dessert, Pastry Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1120

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 4 piece Pears
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• ¹⁄₂ cup Sugar
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• 4 tablespoon Butter
• ¹⁄₄ cup Milk
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Cinnamon
• ¹⁄₂ cup Water

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Peel and core the pears, leaving them whole.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
4. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
5. Stir in the milk and vanilla extract until the dough comes together.
6. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface and cut into squares.
7. Place a pear in the center of each square and sprinkle with cinnamon.
8. Fold the dough over the pear, sealing the edges.
9. Place the dumplings in a baking dish and pour water over them.
10. Bake for 20 minutes or until the dumplings are golden brown.
11. Let the dumplings rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 280kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 20g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.