Plum Dumplings

Knedle, or plum dumplings, are a popular dessert across Central, Eastern and Southern Europe. With boiled potato-dough wrapped around a fresh, sweet plum filled with sugar, they are the ultimate homemade dessert to enjoy in late summer and early autumn. Find out how to make them vegan friendly.

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine European

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 35

Total Time 55

Servings dumplings

Ingredients

1 pound starchy potatoes
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon coconut oil
7 plums
7 sugar cubes

Topping Option 1

¼ cup coconut oil
1 cup breadcrumbs

Topping Option 2

¼ cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons cinnamon

Instructions

Boil the potatoes until fork tender, about 20-30 minutes. When cool enough to handle, peel them and process through a ricer.
While the potatoes cool, wash the plums and cut each plum lengthwise, but not all the way through, just enough to be able to pit them. Remove the pits and place a sugar cube in the middle.
Add flour, salt, and coconut oil to the mashed potatoes. Knead well, adding a bit of water or flour if necessary. The dough should be very soft, but not sticky.
Form the dough into small, walnut-sized pieces. Flatten each dough ball and wrap it around a pitted plum.
When ready, boil a large pot of water. Drop the dumplings in, wait for them to float. Once they float, cook for another 5 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare the coating.

For the Breadcrumb Coating

Add the coconut oil to a pan and melt. Add breadcrumbs and toast for a few minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.

For the Cinnamon Coating

Simply mix brown sugar and cinnamon together in a large bowl or plate - it’s easiest if you use the serving plate.

Coat the Dumplings

Remove the dumplings with a slotted spoon from water and transfer them to the pan with the breadcrumbs or plate with cinnamon sugar. Roll the dumplings in the crumbs or cinnamon sugar until coated.

Notes

Storing Instructions: If you have leftover cooked dumplings, you can store them in an airtight container in the fridge. They stay fresh for 1 to 2 days.
Freezing Instructions: If you're planning to freeze them, prepare the dumplings according to the recipe, but don't cook them. Place uncooked dumplings on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and put them in the fridge for about 1-2 hours until solid, but not completely frozen. Then, you can transfer them to an airtight container or freezer-friendly bag. They will keep in the freezer for up to 3 months. When you're ready to cook them, you can do this without defrosting them first. Cooking them from frozen will take a bit longer, 15-20 minutes.
The nutritional information is calculated without the topping.

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