Macedonian Plum Dumplings, also known as Knedle sa Šljivama, is a traditional Macedonian dish made with sweet plums and a soft potato-based dough. These dumplings are boiled until tender and then served with a generous sprinkle of cinnamon and sugar. They are a perfect dessert or a sweet treat for breakfast or brunch. The combination of the juicy plums and the soft dumpling dough is absolutely delightful. Follow this authentic recipe to recreate a taste of Macedonia in your own kitchen!
Ingredients
- 6 large potatoes
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 12 small sweet plums
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- Water, for boiling
Directions
- Boil the potatoes in a pot of salted water until tender. Drain and let cool.
- Peel and mash the potatoes until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, flour, and salt. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Divide the dough into equal portions and flatten each portion with your hands.
- Take a plum, remove the pit, and place it in the center of a flattened dough portion. Wrap the dough around the plum, sealing it completely.
- Repeat with the remaining plums and dough.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Carefully add the dumplings to the boiling water and cook for about 10-15 minutes, or until the dumplings float to the surface.
- In a separate bowl, mix the breadcrumbs, sugar, and cinnamon.
- Remove the cooked dumplings from the water using a slotted spoon and roll them in the breadcrumb mixture to coat.
- Serve the plum dumplings warm, sprinkled with additional cinnamon and sugar if desired.
