PEAR MELBA DUMPLINGS

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"I substituted pears in a favorite apple dumpling recipe, then added a raspberry sauce for this delicious variation," writes Doreen Kelly, Roslyn, Pennsylvania.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
2/3 cup butter-flavored shortening
4 to 5 tablespoons cold water
6 small ripe pears, peeled and cored
6 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons whole milk
1 tablespoon sugar
RASPBERRY SAUCE:
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
1 package (10 ounces) frozen raspberries, thawed
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
Ice cream, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine flour, salt and cornstarch. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add the water, tossing with a fork until pastry forms a ball. On a floured surface, roll into a 21x14-in. rectangle. Cut into six squares. , Place one pear in center of each square. Pack pear centers with brown sugar; sprinkle with cinnamon. Brush edges of squares with milk; fold up corners to center and pinch to seal. , Place in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Brush with milk; sprinkle with sugar. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown., For sauce, in a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and water until smooth. Add raspberries. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in extract. Serve warm over warm dumplings with ice cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 528 calories, Fat 23g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 501mg sodium, Carbohydrate 77g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Njoki Kanene
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Overall, I thought this recipe was pretty good. The dumplings were light and fluffy, but the pear filling was a bit bland. I think I would add some spices or herbs next time to give it more flavor.


Lerato Makalela
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These dumplings were amazing! I loved the combination of the sweet pears and the tart sauce. I will definitely be making these again soon.


istiak shikder
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I had a lot of trouble getting the dumplings to cook evenly. Some of them were still raw in the middle while others were overcooked. I think I need to practice more.


Muhammad Imran khan
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These dumplings were delicious! The pear filling was the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making these again.


MEMES plz
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I love this recipe! The dumplings are so easy to make and they always turn out perfect. I've made them several times and they're always a hit.


M. Asad Ali
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These dumplings were a bit too dense for my taste. I think I would use a different recipe next time.


Hearteyes._.444him
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I'm not a big fan of pears, but I actually really enjoyed these dumplings. The dumplings were light and fluffy, and the pear filling was sweet and gooey. The sauce was also really good.


Iamucdaviss
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These dumplings were amazing! I loved the combination of the sweet pears and the tart sauce. I will definitely be making these again soon.


Agha Mohsin
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Overall, I thought this recipe was pretty good. The dumplings were light and fluffy, but the pear filling was a bit bland. I think I would add some spices or herbs next time to give it more flavor.


Yasmin Akter
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I had some trouble getting the dumplings to cook evenly. Some of them were still raw in the middle while others were overcooked.


Diamond Larry
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These dumplings were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I would use less sugar next time.


Dan Lee
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I love this recipe! The dumplings are so easy to make and they always turn out perfect. The pear filling is my favorite part, it's so sweet and juicy.


Pradeep YT
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These dumplings were delicious! The pear filling was perfect and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making these again.


Ana Luisa Gomez
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I made these dumplings for a dinner party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them! The dumplings were so easy to make and the results were amazing. I will definitely be making these again.


Itzel Huerta
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These pear melba dumplings were a hit with my family! The dumplings were light and fluffy, and the pear filling was sweet and tart. The sauce was the perfect finishing touch, adding a delicious boost of flavor.