Cherry Dumplings
By
Penny Burdge
@PennyInKC
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I can't remember where I got this - probably on an internet search when we had ripe cherries and I wanted to make something other than cherry pie. I've also made this in the dead of winter using a bag of mixed berries. I added the almond extract and cinnamon to the original recipe.
Ingredients
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2 csour cherries
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3/4 csugar
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1/2 tspalmond extract
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1/2 tspground cinnamon
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2 Tbspbutter
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DUMPLING DOUGH INGREDIENTS
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1 cflour
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2 tspbaking powder
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pinchsalt (a pinch is about 1/8 tsp.)
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3 Tbspcrisco
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1 largeegg
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1 tsppure vanilla extract
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1/2 cmilk
How to Make Cherry Dumplings
- Mix the cherries, sugar, cinnamon and almond extract in a deep pot that has a lid. Bring the mixture to a simmer over med heat.
- In a large bowl whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt. Cut in 3 tablespoons Crisco until the mixture is crumbly
- Beat together the egg, vanilla extract and milk. Stir GENTLY into the dry ingredients just until incorporated.
- Drop the dough by a spoon onto the bubbling cherry mixture. Cook 10 minutes without the lid. Cover the pan and cook 10 minutes more.
About Cherry Dumplings
Course/Dish: Fruit Desserts
