Golden Syrup Dumplings
Fluffy little dumplings simmered in a buttery golden syrup sauce, served hot with ice cream, a cold evening comfort.
- Time35 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.51 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Rub the cold butter into the flour with your fingertips until it looks like fine crumbs. Stir in the milk with a knife to make a soft dough.
- 2
Put the golden syrup, sugar, 30 g butter and water in a wide, lidded pan. Heat gently, stirring, until the sugar dissolves, then bring to a simmer.
- 3
Drop spoonfuls of dough into the syrup, making 8 dumplings with space between them.
- 4
Cover and simmer very gently for 15 minutes without lifting the lid, until the dumplings are puffed and cooked through.
15 min - 5
Spoon into bowls with plenty of the syrup. Serve at once with scoops of vanilla ice cream.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.