Stove Top Cherry Dumplings
Wow, this is so good and really so easy. No baking required and the perfect dessert for President's Day or really any day you want a comforting, homey dessert. Cherries, too, are wonderful antioxidants, so you've got a bonus here, too. You'll need a sauté or skillet with a lid here. Or just use foil for a lid. Try blackberries or blueberries here, too. Now where to find the best ingredients? In Natural Foods, of course! I love using organic turbinado sugar in this recipe - it's a beautiful amber color.
Base:
2 pounds frozen dark sweet cherries
Squeeze or two of lemon juice
2/3 cup sugar in all - remove 2 tablespoons and set aside
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Dumpling batter:
1-1/4 cups self rising flour
1 tablespoon sugar
3/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
Put cherries, sugar (but not the 2 tablespoons) and lemon juice in sauté pan. Bring to a boil and reduce heat, simmering uncovered until slightly syrupy, about 5-6 minutes. If you want a less juicy base, continue cooking a few more minutes.
Meanwhile: Mix cinnamon with 2 tablespoons reserved sugar and set aside.
Make dumpling batter: Stir together flour and sugar. Stir in milk and vanilla. Mixture will be a bit lumpy. Spoon tablespoons of dough over cooked cherries.
Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. Put lid on and simmer 10-12 minutes or until dumplings have risen and are dry to the touch. Serve with ice cream, cream or whipped cream.
Health Tips from Rita's Kitchen for Sidebar: See red! Cherries are full of antioxidants and are great for joints. Don't forget to put that squeeze of lemon juice into your drinking water, too. When you drink that first glass of water and squeeze some fresh lemon into it, you'll be cleansing your liver in a very gentle way. Plus the vitamin C in lemon juice helps your body absorb iron and helps form and repair collagen. Cinnamon helps digestion and fights colds, coughs and fevers. Plus it's great for circulation. It also helps reduce blood sugar levels. |
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