Indulge in the sweet and fruity flavors of homemade peach dumplings. The flaky pastry encases juicy peaches and a hint of cinnamon, creating a comforting and satisfying dessert. These peach dumplings are the perfect way to use up fresh peaches during the summer season. Serve them warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a truly decadent treat.
Ingredients
- 4 medium-sized peaches
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup water
- Vanilla ice cream, for serving (optional)
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Wash the peaches, remove the pits, and cut them into quarters.
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the cold and cubed unsalted butter to the dry ingredients. Use your fingers or a pastry cutter to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the milk and vanilla extract.
- Pour the milk mixture into the flour mixture and stir until a dough forms. It should be soft and slightly sticky.
- On a floured surface, roll out the dough into a large rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
- Cut the dough into 4 equal squares.
- Place a peach quarter in the center of each square, sprinkle with ground cinnamon and brown sugar.
- Gently fold the corners of the dough over the peach, pinching the edges to seal.
- Place the dumplings in a baking dish.
- In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, water, and remaining cinnamon. Bring to a boil and stir until the sugar is dissolved.
- Pour the sugar syrup over the dumplings in the baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the dumplings are golden brown and the peaches are soft.
- Serve the peach dumplings warm, with a scoop of vanilla ice cream if desired.
