Sourdough Maple Syrup Dumplings (Grand-Pères)

These Sourdough Maple Syrup Dumplings (Grand-Pères) are a simple, sweet dessert. Made with long fermented sourdough dumplings then cooked in maple syrup. This is a delicious recipe to make for a warm and sweet winter treat.

I know it’s still winter but I am already looking forward to spring. If you’re like me, your already looking forward to the warmer weather and that means maple syrup. That brings maple Sunday and freshly made maple syrup.

Well I have you covered if your looking for a sweet treat to make with your maple syrup. This is a recipe I got from my mother, who got it from her grandparents in Canada.

My grandmother grew up in Canada on a farm and maple syrup was something they loved to use just as much as the next person. My grandmother’s brother had a sugar shack in Canada that we’d all visit once a year for maple Sunday. He would then send us back home with some delicious maple syrup. What was extra special about this was that they came in metal cans. I don’t know about you but I don’t find maple syrup in metal cans anymore.

Unfortunately, my grandmother’s brother no longer makes maple syrup. We still have a couple of cans left that we got from him. We just can’t bare to open them up and use them. Almost like the memory will be gone when the syrup is all used up.

If you are curious to know more about maple syrup and how its made with some pretty cool old photos of how it was done, you can learn more about it Here.

Tips for making Sourdough Maple Syrup Dumplings (Grand-Pères)

• You can either make this the day of or long ferment it and start it the day before you want to eat it.
• You can use sourdough discard or active starter.
• Make sure you have at least a 3 inch deep pan or deeper, both with a lid. You don’t want that maple syrup goodness to bubble over the edge.
• Keep your heat low, you don’t want it to boil too much and burn. It needs to cook long enough to thicken up your syrup.
• The smaller you make the dumplings, the less cooking time they need.
• Use too big of a pan and your dumplings may flatten out like mine did in the photos.
• You can top this with some heavy cream or ice cream to make this more of a creamy dessert.
• You can make this recipe with either an active sourdough starter or discard.

Why would you want to make something with sourdough?

The natural bacteria in your sourdough starter will break down the gluten and phytic acid in the flour, making the final product easier to digest and the nutrients more available to you.

Also, with long fermentation of sourdough, the product then has a bit of a sour flavor which a lot of people tend to like.

Tools you May need to Make Sourdough Maple Syrup Dumplings (Grand-Pères)

• Stand mixer with the paddle attachment or a hand mixer.
• Measuring cups and measuring spoons
• 12 inch Cast iron pan with lid or a Dutch oven

How to make Sourdough Maple Syrup Dumplings (Grand-Pères) – Quick Version

Add the maple syrup, water and salt to a 12 inch pan with lid and bring it to a boil.

Combine the flour, baking powder, salt, milk and 1 cup sourdough starter.

Add butter and combine well.

Drop by the spoonful into boiling syrup. Turn your heat down to medium low.

Cover and let cook for 20 minutes (less if making very small dumplings) without removing the lid.

Let cool a bit and serve with a generous amount of the syrup.

How to make Sourdough Maple Syrup Dumplings (Grand-Pères) – Long Fermented

To a large mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients.

Add the butter and cut it into the flour with a fork or pastry cutter.

Next, add your sourdough starter and milk and mix well.

Cover and set aside on your counter for 8-24 hours.

When your ready to make the dish, add your maple syrup, water and salt to your 12 inch pan with lid and bring to a boil.

Add your dumpling mixture by the spoonful to the boiling syrup. Turn your heat down to medium low.

Cover and let cook for about 20 minutes, or less if you made very small dumplings.

Let cool a bit then serve and add a generous amount of the syrup on top. Serve it with a bit of ice cream or heavy cream.

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