Christmas fruit dumpling is a traditional English dessert that is enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a warm, comforting dish that is perfect for a winter holiday meal. Microwave cooking is a convenient way to make Christmas fruit dumplings, as it is quick and easy. With a few simple ingredients, you can have a delicious and festive dessert in no time.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
CHRISTMAS FRUIT DUMPLING IN THE MICROWAVE
A quick replacement for Christmas pudding that's lighter and very tasty
Provided by Groucho54
Time 25m
Yield Makes 1 large pudding
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Put the water, fruit, fat and sugar in a large pan and slowly heat until all the sugar and fat has dissolved - Tip: you are only melting not cooking so don't let it get too hot..
- Sieve the next five ingredients into a large bowl and mix well to ensure an even spread of the spices.
- Add warm wet ingredients into the bowl of dry ingredients and add the two beaten eggs and mix well.
- Put into suitably sized microwaveable dish lined with cling film, but do not cover over the top with the cling film. I use a glass mixing bowl as the cooking dish to get a nice pudding shape. Place in microwave (timings for 900w) adjust timing for lower or higher power microwave
- Once cooked turn out onto a plate and remove cling film. Allow to cool. This can be sliced up and frozen in handy portions. It's great re-heated and then dry fried to get a tasty crust on it...
- The Scottish dish Clootie Dumpling is the basis for this updated recipe and they eat a slice of this dumpling with a cooked breakfast - naughty but delicious
MICROWAVE CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS
Our version of this old-fashioned dish works beautifully in the microwave. It is made with rotisserie chicken, so you're halfway done before you start. Golden cornmeal dumplings make a tender-chewy topping; using a bowl in a smaller microwave protects them from overcooking.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- For the filling: Whisk together the chicken broth and flour in a microwave-safe 8-by-8-by-2-inch baking dish for an 1,100-watt oven or a 4-quart microwave-safe bowl for a 700-watt oven, until there are no lumps. Stir in the onions, celery, butter, thyme sprig, 3/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cover tightly with plastic wrap; cut a small slit in the center with the tip of a paring knife to vent excess steam. Microwave on high (at 100 percent power) for 5 minutes in an 1,100-watt oven or 8 minutes in a 700-watt oven.
- Remove the dish from the microwave, and remove the plastic wrap (be careful to avoid the hot steam). Carefully whisk the broth mixture until there are no clumps of flour at the bottom. Put the dish back in the microwave, uncovered, and cook on high (at 100 percent power) until the broth is bubbly and thick, 5 minutes in an 1,100-watt oven or 8 minutes in a 700-watt oven.
- For the dough: Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, baking powder and salt. Add the milk and oil in the center, and stir everything together with a fork until the dough just comes together (it will be sticky and wet).
- To assemble: Remove the dish from the microwave. Remove and discard the thyme sprig, and whisk the broth mixture again. Stir in the shredded chicken and frozen peas and carrots. Arrange rounded teaspoons of the dough (about 16 dumplings) about 1/2 inch apart along the perimeter of the dish or bowl. Grind a little pepper over each dumpling.
- Cover the dish tightly with a new piece of plastic wrap; cut a small slit in the center. Microwave on high (at 100 percent power) until the dumplings are puffed and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 6 minutes in an 1,100- or a 700-watt oven. If they are not cooked through, microwave them again in 30-second increments, testing with a toothpick after each.
BAKED FRUIT DUMPLINGS
A wonderful light dessert. Good with apples, pears, blueberries, raisins, nuts, and probably anything you think of. Serve with vanilla ice cream.
Provided by AMARANTH
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Apple Dessert Recipes
Time 1h45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 7x11 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt and brown sugar. Cut in butter. Pour in milk and stir to form a dough. Turn out onto a well-floured surface and roll out. Cut into 6 - 6 inch squares.
- Place a whole apple in the center of each square. Fill the core with blueberries. Drizzle with maple syrup. Pull up corners of dough and pinch edges together to seal. Place dumplings in prepared pan and sprinkle with cinnamon and nutmeg.
- Combine remaining maple syrup with enough water to pour over dumplings to a 1 inch depth in dish. Submerge remaining blueberries and apple peelings with dried orange peel in liquid.
- Bake in preheated oven 45 minutes, basting as necessary, until crisp and browned. Serve warm with sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 443.7 calories, Carbohydrate 70.2 g, Cholesterol 43.1 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 488.1 mg, Sugar 30.6 g
MICROWAVE CLOOTIE DUMPLING
This recipe has been tried and tested by my friends, family and work mates. They never expect it to work as traditional dumpling take hours of steaming. This takes about 10 minutes. Tastes authentic or I would not use it, or be asked for copies of it, so often. Very quick and easy. A cheats delight.
Provided by bevs kitchen
Categories Dessert
Time 10m
Yield 1 large dumpling
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Into a heavy pan place the following ingredients; water, spices, fruit, sugar, butter and treacle.
- Bring to a boil and simmer for 1 minute only; remove from the heat.
- Stir the eggs, flour, and bicarbonate of soda into the mixture. It will appear to start cooking the mixture. Do not worry.
- Put mixture into pudding basins which have been lined generously with cling wrap. Wrap should flap over the sides of the basin; tap to get rid of air pockets.
- Place into the microwave for about 7 minutes. Do not cover the top with the cling wrap.
- Each microwave is different and, depending on size and power, you will have to use your own judgement.
- They are ready when a skewer comes out clean and feels firm on top.
- Now it's up to you. Play around with the sizes and make individual ones (approximately 2 or 3 minutes) or play about with the fillings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 3562.8, Fat 195.4, SaturatedFat 41.5, Cholesterol 372, Sodium 3575.8, Carbohydrate 420.7, Fiber 18.9, Sugar 125.4, Protein 44.8
CLOOTIE DUMPLING IN THE MICROWAVE
A moist Scottish spiced fruit cake. takes only 8 minutes in the microwave instead of the way is use to be cooked, 3 hours steaming in a cloth. normaly served at christmas and new year
Provided by skottishdonkey
Categories Dessert
Time 19m
Yield 8-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- put the first 8 ingredeints in a microwave bowl and heat till butter has melted. add flour and baking powder and mix. then add eggs and mix well. have a 2 liter microwave safe bowl lined with plastic wrap and pour in mix. set timer for 8-9 minutes, checking and turning bowl every few minutes so that it does not get hard in places. allow to cool. enjoy with butter or plain and a nice cuppa tea.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 435.7, Fat 24.6, SaturatedFat 15, Cholesterol 113.9, Sodium 230.8, Carbohydrate 53.2, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 35.7, Protein 4.5
MICROWAVE FRUIT CRISP
This simple dessert has lots of fruit and a golden oat topping. I typically use apples, but pears also work nicely.-Luella Bogner, Attica, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 10m
Yield 1 serving.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place fruit in a small microwave-safe bowl. In another bowl, combine the dry ingredients; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over fruit. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1-1/2 minutes or until fruit is tender.
Nutrition Facts :
Tips:
- For a richer flavor, use dark brown sugar instead of white sugar.
- If you don't have self-rising flour, you can add 1 teaspoon of baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon of salt to all-purpose flour.
- To make the dumplings more moist, add a little bit of milk or water to the batter.
- Be sure to grease the ramekins or mugs before adding the batter, to prevent the dumplings from sticking.
- If you don't have a microwave-safe bowl, you can use a large glass or ceramic bowl and cover it with plastic wrap.
- If you're using a microwave with a turntable, rotate the bowl halfway through cooking to ensure even cooking.
- To check if the dumplings are done, insert a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, they're done.
- Serve the dumplings warm with your favorite sauce or topping, such as custard, ice cream, or fruit compote.
Conclusion:
Christmas fruit dumplings are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They're perfect for a festive holiday gathering or a cozy night in. With just a few simple ingredients and a few minutes of your time, you can create a warm and comforting dessert that will surely be a hit. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give this Christmas fruit dumpling recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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