Plum Knedle

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Serves: 8 dumplings
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes

A traditional Eastern European potato dumplings filled with ripe, sweet plums and dusted with cinnamon. These comforting and delicious treats are perfect for dessert or a special snack.

Ingredients

  • 500g starchy potatoes
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup flour (plus more for working with the dough)
  • ½ tsp fine sea salt
  • 8 ripe plums (preferably small, but any size works)
  • 8 sugar cubes or granulated sugar
  • Cinnamon, to taste
  • Butter (for coating the dumplings)

Method

  1. Prepare the dough:
    • Peel and chop the potatoes into evenly sized chunks. Boil them until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
    • While the potatoes are still warm, mash them or press them through a potato ricer. Let the potatoes cool before proceeding (this prevents the dough from becoming tough).
    • Add the flour, egg, and salt to the mashed potatoes. Stir until roughly combined, then knead the dough gently with your hands until it forms a ball. Don’t overwork it.
    • Transfer the dough to a floured surface. It will be a bit sticky, but avoid adding too much extra flour.
  2. Prepare the plums:
    • Cut each plum nearly in half, remove the stone, and place a sugar cube or some granulated sugar in the hollow along with a pinch of cinnamon. Press the plum back together.
  3. Shape the dumplings:
    • Divide the dough into 8 parts.
    • Flour your hands, flatten each piece of dough into a disk, and place a plum in the centre. Wrap the dough around the plum, pinching the seam well to seal. Roll gently between your palms to form a ball.
    • Place the dumplings on a floured board.
  4. Cook the knedle:
    • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, then reduce the heat to a gentle simmer.
    • Gently lower 4-5 dumplings into the water. Stir gently after a minute to ensure they don’t stick to the bottom.
    • Once the dumplings float, cook for another 4 minutes (time may vary based on size).
    • Remove the dumplings with a slotted spoon and drizzle with melted butter to prevent sticking.
    • Repeat with the remaining dumplings.

Chef’s Tips:

  • Test cooking: If you’re unsure about the cooking time, test one dumpling first to make sure it’s done without falling apart.
  • Serving suggestion: Serve these dumplings warm with a sprinkle of extra cinnamon or a dusting of powdered sugar.

Nutritional Information (per dumpling):

  • Calories: ~180 kcal
  • Protein: ~4 g
  • Fat: ~5 g
  • Carbohydrates: ~30 g