AMARETTO CHERRIES WITH DUMPLINGS

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You can't beat the combination of almond flavor with cherries. These light and fluffy dumplings are heavenly. Topped with the sauce and ice cream, it makes for a scrumptious dessert. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 8h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) pitted tart cherries
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup amaretto or 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
DUMPLINGS:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup 2% milk
3 tablespoons butter, melted
Vanilla ice cream, optional

Steps:

  • Drain cherries, reserving 1/4 cup juice. Place cherries in a 3-qt. slow cooker., In a small bowl, mix sugar, cornstarch and salt; stir in reserved juice until smooth. Stir into cherries. Cook, covered, on high 7 hours. Drizzle amaretto over cherry mixture., For dumplings, in a small bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, lemon zest and salt. In another bowl, whisk milk and melted butter. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened., Drop by tablespoonfuls on top of hot cherry mixture. Cook, covered, 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center of dumplings comes out clean. If desired, serve warm with ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 242mg sodium, Carbohydrate 71g carbohydrate (48g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Christine Arnold
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This was my first time making amaretto cherries with dumplings and it turned out great! The dumplings were light and fluffy and the cherries were perfectly tart. I will definitely be making this again.


Cyrine Alti
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I've made this recipe a few times now and it's always a hit. The dumplings are so easy to make and the cherry filling is just delicious. I usually serve this with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and it's the perfect dessert.


Mudassar Watto
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was definitely worth it. The dumplings were so light and fluffy and the cherries were perfectly tart. I would definitely make this again for a special occasion.


Yitbarek Yigezu
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These amaretto cherries with dumplings were the perfect ending to my dinner party. They were light and refreshing, and the cherry filling was just the right amount of sweetness. My guests loved them!


Suprina Thapa
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The dumplings were so soft and fluffy and the cherries were perfectly sweet. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy dessert.


Mfoniso Joshua
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This was my first time making dumplings and they turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The cherries were the perfect addition and added a nice tartness to the dish.


Alisha Sunar
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I'm not usually a big fan of dumplings but these ones were really good. They were light and airy and the filling was just the right amount of sweetness. The cherries were also perfectly tart. Overall, I really enjoyed this dessert.


Ezun Abbas
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I've been looking for a new dessert recipe to try and this one definitely didn't disappoint. The dumplings were so fluffy and the cherries were so juicy. I'll be making this again for sure.


Steven Gabbard
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These amaretto cherries with dumplings were a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the combination of sweet and tart flavors. I highly recommend this recipe.


Josh Bartlett
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Wow! This is the best dessert I've had in a long time. The dumplings were just the right amount of sweetness and the cherries were perfectly tart. I'll definitely be making this again soon.