Super Quick Fruit Dumplings
Make this tasty, home-style dessert in less than 30 minutes.
Quick Facts
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 to 15 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter OR margarine
1/2 cup sugar
1 can (15 ounces) sliced peaches, blackberries OR other fruit
1 tablespoon Argo® Corn Starch
1/4 cup cold water
Pinch salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Dumplings
1 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons Argo® Baking Powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Pinch ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons cold butter
1/2 cup milk
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Directions
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in large skillet. Stir in sugar and undrained fruit. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Combine cornstarch and water in a small bowl; stir into fruit with salt and cinnamon. Bring to a full boil; boil 1 minute.
Meanwhile in a small mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt and nutmeg in a small bowl. Cut in butter with two forks. Stir in milk until thoroughly moistened. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto hot fruit. Cover skillet; turn heat to low and simmer 12 to 15 minutes until dumplings are firm to the touch.
Combine cinnamon and sugar; sprinkle over dumplings. Delicious with ice cream or whipped cream.