Best 5 Pecan Dumplings With Caramel Raisin Sauce 1968 Ontario Cda Recipes

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Indulge in a taste of nostalgia with our delectable Pecan Dumplings with Caramel Raisin Sauce, a classic recipe featured in the 1968 Ontario Community Development Association (CDA) cookbook. These delightful dumplings, enveloped in a tender and fluffy dough, are generously filled with a sweet and nutty pecan mixture, then enveloped in a blanket of velvety caramel raisin sauce. Allow the flavors of toasted pecans, plump raisins, and rich caramel to dance on your palate, creating a harmonious symphony of flavors. Alongside this classic, discover a treasure trove of other delectable recipes from the 1968 Ontario CDA cookbook, including the tantalizing Sour Cream Coffee Cake, the zesty Orange Delight, and the refreshing Lime Chiffon Pie. Embark on a culinary journey through time as you recreate these treasured recipes, evoking memories and creating new ones around the dinner table.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

BROWN SUGAR DUMPLINGS AND PECANS - DELISH



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An old Amish neighbor taught me how to make this very simple, yet delicious recipe...she was always making simple treats and sending to us...for favors we did for them...I miss her cooking since we moved...this was the last recipe she shared with me... I added my own touch to the recipe, adding pecans... I think Rachel would...

Provided by Cassie *

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 12

SYRUP
1 3/4 c packed, brown sugar - i use dark
2 1/4 c very hot water
1 1/2 Tbsp butter
DUMPLINGS
1 c packed, brown sugar
1 Tbsp butter, softened
2 c flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
pinch salt
3/4 c milk
3/4 c pecans, in pieces

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degree F. In a 9 x 13 baking dish...mix the brown sugar, water...add butter, and place dish in preheated oven. Prepare dumplings.
  • 2. In a medium bowl; mix dumpling ingredients until thoroughly combined...if too thick, add a bit more milk, just enough to incorporate the dry ingredients.
  • 3. Now, take pan from oven...make sure butter is melted into the syrup...stir around a little. Using a tablespoon, place heaping dollops of dough into the hot syrup. You should get 12 dumpling, 3 per row. Sprinkle with pecans, if using, sometimes I put them into the syrup first. It doesn't matter.
  • 4. Bake for 30 minutes, or until dumplings are completely cooked.
  • 5. Place dumplings into serving dish, and ladle desired amount of syrup over the dumpling, and ice cream if using...it's delicious!

DUMPLINGS IN CANADIAN MAPLE SYRUP



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A very Canadian recipe using Pure Canadian Maple Syrup #1 Light. Do not use imitation Maple Syrup. This recipe came from one of Canadas main producers/suppliers of Maple Syrup in Quebec Canada.

Provided by Raelene

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 12-14 dumplings, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons shortening, cut into small pieces
1/2 cup milk
2 1/4 cups light maple syrup

Steps:

  • In a bowl, sift flour, measure and re-sift with baking powder and salt. Add shortening and mix well until shortening is fine. Add milk, blend. Dough will be quite firm.
  • Heat 2 cups of maple syrup in a frying pan; bring to a boil over medium to high heat. Lower heat so that the syrup is not boiling and drop spoonfuls of dough into the syrup. Cover and poach for 12 to 15 minutes, making sure syrup is not boiling.
  • Serve hot with remaining maple syrup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 4.3, Sodium 342.4, Carbohydrate 25.8, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 0.1, Protein 4.2

PECAN CARAMEL SAUCE



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Yummy and easy caramel pecan sauce. Serve over ice cream, apples, or pumpkin cake.

Provided by Brenda F.

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Dessert Sauce Recipes

Time 18m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

½ cup unsalted butter
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon salt
¾ cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Stir butter and brown sugar together in a saucepan over medium heat until melted. Stir in heavy whipping cream and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat to cool slightly, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in chopped pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250.2 calories, Carbohydrate 15.1 g, Cholesterol 40.7 mg, Fat 21.6 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.6 g, Sodium 298.9 mg, Sugar 13.8 g

CINNAMON-PECAN APPLE DUMPLINGS



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The sweet dessert dumplings are easy to make and especially delicious. I recommend making extra sauce-people can't seem to get enough of it. -Cynthia Gonzales, Mercedes, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings (1 cup sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls
4 small Granny Smith apples, peeled and halved
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
ORANGE SAUCE:
3/4 cup orange juice
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, cubed
2 tablespoons chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • Unroll crescent dough and separate into eight triangles. Wrap one triangle around each apple half. Place on a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan, flat side down., Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over dumplings. Bake at 350° for 23-28 minutes or until golden brown and apples are tender. , For sauce, in a small saucepan, combine orange juice and sugar; bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Cook for 10-12 minutes or until liquid is reduced to about 1/2 cup, stirring frequently. Remove from the heat; gradually stir in butter just until blended. Serve warm with warm dumplings; sprinkle with pecans.

Nutrition Facts :

CARAMEL DUMPLINGS



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My family just loves these tender dumplings in the sweet, rich sauce. I love them because they turn out wonderful every time I make them, which is a lot! -Faye Johnson, Connersville, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons butter
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1-1/2 cups water
DUMPLINGS:
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup whole milk
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup coarsely chopped peeled apple, optional
Vanilla ice cream, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat the butter, brown sugar and water to boiling. Reduce heat to simmer. , Meanwhile, combine the dumpling ingredients; add apple if desired. Drop by tablespoonfuls into the simmering sauce. Cover tightly and simmer for 20 minutes. Do not lift lid. If desired, serve warm with vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 329mg sodium, Carbohydrate 68g carbohydrate (53g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh pecans. Fresh pecans will give your dumplings the best flavor and texture. Avoid using stale or rancid pecans.
  • Toast the pecans before using them. Toasting the pecans will bring out their flavor and make them more fragrant. To toast the pecans, spread them in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 5-7 minutes, or until they are golden brown and fragrant.
  • Use a food processor to chop the pecans. A food processor will make quick work of chopping the pecans. You can also chop the pecans by hand, but it will take longer.
  • Don't overmix the dumpling batter. Overmixing the batter will make the dumplings tough. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Drop the dumplings into the boiling water carefully. Use a spoon to carefully drop the dumplings into the boiling water. Do not crowd the pot, or the dumplings will stick together.
  • Cook the dumplings until they are cooked through. The dumplings are cooked through when they are no longer doughy in the center. To check if the dumplings are cooked, insert a toothpick into the center of a dumpling. If the toothpick comes out clean, the dumpling is cooked.
  • Serve the dumplings with your favorite sauce. The dumplings can be served with a variety of sauces, such as caramel raisin sauce, vanilla sauce, or chocolate sauce.

Conclusion:

Pecan dumplings are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert. They are perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight treat. With a few simple tips, you can make pecan dumplings that are light, fluffy, and full of flavor. So next time you are looking for a sweet treat, give pecan dumplings a try. You won't be disappointed!

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