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Golden Syrup and Cardamom Dumplings

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Soft, fluffy dumplings infused with warm cardamom and simmered in a rich golden syrup caramel sauce — a cozy, old-fashioned dessert with a fragrant twist that’s perfect for chilly evenings.

Ingredients

1 1/3 cups self-raising flour

1 tsp ground cardamom

40 g butter, chilled and chopped

2 tbsp brown sugar

2/3 cup milk

Thickened cream, to serve

Golden Syrup Caramel Sauce:

50 g butter, chopped

1 1/4 cups firmly packed brown sugar

1/4 cup golden syrup

2 1/4 cups cold water

Instructions

  1. Make the caramel sauce: Combine butter, brown sugar, golden syrup, and 2 1/4 cups water in a deep, heavy-based frying pan over low heat. Stir for 5 minutes until sugar dissolves, then bring to a gentle boil. Remove from heat and set aside.
  2. Prepare the dumpling dough: Sift flour and cardamom into a bowl. Rub in butter with fingertips until mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Stir in brown sugar, make a well in the center, and pour in milk. Mix with a wooden spoon until a soft dough forms.
  3. Cook the dumplings: Return the sauce to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat. Drop heaped tablespoons of dough into the syrup. Cover tightly with a lid or foil, reduce heat to low, and cook for about 15 minutes, until dumplings are puffed and cooked through.
  4. Serve: Spoon dumplings into bowls, drizzle with plenty of warm caramel sauce, and serve immediately with thickened cream, custard, or ice cream.

Notes

Don’t overmix the dough — stir until just combined for light dumplings.

Replace cardamom with cinnamon or mixed spice for a flavor variation.

Add vanilla extract or orange zest for extra aroma.

Use honey or maple syrup if golden syrup isn’t available.

Serve with custard, ice cream, or yogurt instead of cream for variety.

Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days; reheat gently before serving.

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