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Apricot Dumplings (Marillenknödel)

Name: Apricot Dumplings (Marillenknödel)
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: austrian
Ingredients: 500 g potato floury, peeled and boiled; 150 g all-purpose flour; 1 pcs egg large; 0.5 tsp salt; 8 pcs apricot pitted; 8 pcs sugar cube; 50 g butter; 100 g bread crumb; 0.5 tsp cinnamon ground; 2 tbsp sugar; 2 tbsp powdered sugar (optional)

These traditional Austrian apricot dumplings feature fresh apricots encased in a delicate potato-dough, then boiled and rolled in toasted breadcrumbs. They are a delightful and comforting dessert, often served with a dusting of powdered sugar.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 1 hr 5 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Medium
Per serving: 567 kcal

Vegetarian

Allergen information: may contain eggs, gluten, and milk. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

dumpling dough

500 gpotato, floury, peeled and boiled
150 gall-purpose flour
1 pcsegg, large
0.5 tspsalt

filling

8 pcsapricot, pitted
8 pcssugar cube

coating

50 gbutter
100 gbread crumb
0.5 tspcinnamon, ground
2 tbspsugar

garnish

2 tbsppowdered sugar(optional)

Equipment

potato ricer · slotted spoon · large skillet · large bowl · large pot

The method

Step by step

1
Press the boiled potatoes through a potato ricer or mash them very finely until no lumps remain.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: Ensure the potatoes are completely smooth for a tender dough.
2
Transfer the mashed potatoes to a large bowl and let them cool slightly.
About 10 min
3
Add the all-purpose flour, egg, and salt to the cooled potatoes.
4
Knead the ingredients gently to form a smooth, pliable dough. Avoid overworking the dough, as this can make it tough.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: The dough should be soft but not sticky. Add a little more flour if needed.
5
Divide the dough into 8 equal portions.
About 2 min
6
Flatten each portion of dough into a round, thin disc in the palm of your hand.
About 3 min
7
Place one pitted apricot in the center of each dough disc, tucking a sugar cube into the cavity where the pit was.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: The sugar cube will melt into a sweet syrup inside the apricot.
8
Carefully wrap the dough around the apricot, sealing it completely to form a smooth ball.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: Ensure there are no cracks in the dough to prevent the apricot from leaking during cooking.
9
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil.
About 5 min
10
Gently drop the apricot dumplings into the boiling water, making sure not to overcrowd the pot. Cook them in batches if necessary.
11
Reduce the heat to a gentle simmer and cook the dumplings for 8-10 minutes, or until they float to the surface and are cooked through.
About 10 min
12
While the dumplings are cooking, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
About 2 min
13
Add the bread crumbs to the melted butter and toast them, stirring frequently, until golden brown and fragrant.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: Watch carefully to prevent burning.
14
Stir in the cinnamon and sugar into the toasted bread crumbs.
About 1 min
15
Using a slotted spoon, carefully remove the cooked apricot dumplings from the water and drain them well.
About 1 min
16
Roll the warm dumplings in the cinnamon sugar bread crumb mixture until evenly coated.
About 2 min
17
Serve the apricot dumplings warm, dusted with powdered sugar if desired.

Per serving

Nutrition

65%Score

Calories: 566.5kcal
Protein: 13g
Carbs: 97.9g
Fat: 13.9g
Fibre: 7.1g
Sugar: 30.3g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftover apricot dumplings in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Gently reheat in a microwave or pan-fry lightly until warmed through.