Best 2 Plum Gnocchi Recipes

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Venture into the culinary realm with a delightful journey exploring the secrets behind the perfect "plum gnocchi" recipe. Let's embark on a flavorsome escapade, unraveling the art of crafting soft, pillowy gnocchi embraced by the captivating flavors of sweet and tangy plums. Discover the magic of transforming simple ingredients into an irresistible dish that tantalizes taste buds and leaves you craving more. Whether you're a seasoned chef or an eager home cook, prepare to elevate your culinary skills and create a masterpiece that will become a staple in your kitchen repertoire.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

GNOCCHI DI SUSINE (PLUM GNOCCHI)



Gnocchi Di Susine (Plum Gnocchi) image

These sweet gnocchi from Croatia, one of Lidia Bastianich's favorite childhood treats, can also be made with whole, ripe, pitted Italian prune-plums. Recipe originally from Saveur, 1999. Cooking time includes time for cooling potatoes.

Provided by Chef Kate

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h

Yield 30 gnocchi

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 large russet potatoes
1 egg
1 teaspoon salt
1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg
2 cups flour
2 large ripe plums, pitted
1 cup sugar
6 tablespoons butter
2 cups coarse dry breadcrumbs
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a large pot, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  • Cook potatoes, partially covered, until tender, about 35 minutes.
  • Drain and set aside until cool enough to handle (but not too long: The hotter potatoes are when peeled and riced, the lighter gnocchi will be).
  • Peel potatoes, then press through a potato ricer onto a clean surface.
  • Spread in a thin layer to cool completely.
  • Gather potatoes into a mound, form a well, add egg, salt, and nutmeg, and beat together.
  • Knead dough, gradually adding about 1 1/2 cups flour, until smooth and slightly sticky.
  • Roll out dough on a floured surface to 1/4'' thick.
  • Using a 4'' round cookie cutter or a glass, cut out 30 circles.
  • Gather scraps together to roll out again, if necessary.
  • To fill gnocchi, cut plums into 30 3/4'' pieces.
  • Place a dough circle in palm of your hand, place a piece of plum in center, then sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoons sugar.
  • Gather dough up and around plum and press to seal, pinching dough together if it tears. Shape into a smooth, even ball, then place on a lightly floured tray.
  • Repeat with remaining dough and filling.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add bread crumbs and toast, stirring constantly, until deep golden brown, about 7 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and add cinnamon and remaining sugar.
  • Cook gnocchi in small batches (so that they don't touch) in a large pot of boiling water over high heat.
  • Stir gently to prevent sticking and cook until dough is tender and slightly translucent, about 20 minutes.
  • Lift gnocchi from boiling water with a slotted spoon, drain well, then roll each in the bread crumbs to coat well.
  • Arrange on a serving platter and sprinkle with any remaining bread crumbs.
  • Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138.8, Fat 3, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 13.2, Sodium 151.3, Carbohydrate 25.4, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 8, Protein 2.9

PLUM GNOCCI



Plum Gnocci image

Provided by Food Network

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

24 small Italian prune plums or 6 red or purple plums (or 2 cups chunky apricot or cherry jam)
3/4 cup sugar
1 recipe Gnocci, recipe follows
6 quarts salted water
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter
2 cups coarse plain dry bread crumbs
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3 large baking potatoes, like Idahos (about 1 3/4 pounds) scrubbed
1 large egg
1 teaspoon salt
Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, or as needed

Steps:

  • If using Italian prune plums, halve them lengthwise and remove the pits. Fill each cavity with 1/2 teaspoon of the sugar and re-form the plums by pressing the halves together. If using larger plums, halve them crosswise, separate the halves neatly, and remove the pits with a small melon baller. Cut them into 1/2-inch dice. In a small sugar bowl, toss the diced plums with 1/4 cup of the sugar.
  • While you prepare the gnocchi dough, bring the water to a boil in a large pot over high heat.
  • Flour your hands, the dough, and the work surface. Roll the dough under your palms to form a cylinder 2 inches in diameter and slice it evenly into 24 rounds. Flatten each round in the palm of one hand to a circle about 5 inches in diameter. Place an Italian plum or about 2 tablespoons of the sweetened diced plums (or 2 tablespoons of the jam) in the center of each dough circle. Carefully gather the dough up around the fruit (or jam), enclosing it completely without tearing the dough. Pat the dough between your hands to seal and even the gnocchi. Flour the dough and your hands lightly as you work and place the gnocchi on a lightly floured baking sheet as you form them.
  • Add as many of the gnocchi as will fit without touching (about half) a few at a time to the boiling water, stirring gently with a wooden spoon to prevent sticking. Cook until the dough is tender and the plums are very soft, about 8 minutes after they rise to the surface.
  • Meanwhile, in a heavy, medium-size skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the bread crumbs and toast, stirring almost constantly, until golden brown, about 7 minutes. Remove from the heat, add the remaining 1/2 cup sugar and the cinnamon, and blend thoroughly. Transfer to a large baking dish.
  • Remove the cooked gnocchi with a slotted spoon, draining them well, and repeat with the remaining gnocchi. Roll the cooked and drained gnocchi while still warm in the bread-crumb mixture until all are well coated. Arrange on a serving plate and sprinkle with any bread crumbs remaining in the baking dish. Serve warm.
  • Place the potatoes in a large pot with enough cold water to cover. Bring the water to a boil and cook, partially covered, until the potatoes are easily pierced with a skewer but the skins are not split, about 35 minutes. (Alternatively, the potatoes can be baked in a preheated 400-degree oven until tender, about 40 minutes.)
  • Drain the potatoes and let them stand just until cool enough to handle. (The hotter the potatoes are when they are peeled and riced, the lighter the gnocchi will be.) Working quickly and protecting the hand that holds the potatoes with a folded kitchen towel or oven mitt, scrape the skin from the potato with a paring knife. Press the peeled potatoes through a potato ricer. Alternatively, the potatoes can be passed through a food mill fitted with the fine disc, but a ricer makes fluffier potatoes and therefore lighter gnocci. Spread the riced potatoes into a thin, even layer on the work surface, without pressing them or compacting them. Let them cool completely.
  • In a small bowl, beat the egg, salt, and nutmeg together. Gather the cold potatoes into a mound and form a well in the center. Pour the egg mixture into the well. Knead the potato and egg mixtures together with both hands, gradually adding enough of the flour, about 1 1/2 cups, to form a smooth but slightly sticky dough. It should take no longer than 3 minutes to work the flour into the potato mixture; remember, the longer the dough is kneaded, the more flour it will require and the heavier it will become. As you knead the dough, it will stick to your hands and to the work surface: Repeatedly rub this rough dough from your hands and scrape it with a knife or dough scraper from the work surface back into the dough as you knead. Dough is ready to be filled.

Tips:

  • Choose ripe, firm plums: Use ripe, firm plums that are not too soft or bruised. This will ensure that the gnocchi holds its shape during cooking.
  • Use a potato ricer: A potato ricer is the best tool for making gnocchi. It will help you create light, fluffy gnocchi with a delicate texture.
  • Don't overwork the dough: Overworking the dough will make the gnocchi tough. Mix the ingredients until they just come together, then stop.
  • Cook the gnocchi in batches: Cook the gnocchi in batches to prevent overcrowding the pan. This will help them cook evenly and prevent them from sticking together.
  • Serve the gnocchi immediately: Gnocchi is best served immediately after cooking. It can be tossed with a simple sauce, such as butter and Parmesan cheese, or served with a more complex sauce, such as a tomato or pesto sauce.

Conclusion:

Plum gnocchi is a delicious and unique dish that is sure to impress your friends and family. It is a great way to use up ripe plums and is a perfect side dish for any meal. With its light and fluffy texture and delicate flavor, plum gnocchi is a dish that everyone will enjoy.

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