posted by Linda in San Diego 01-17-100 12:53 PM
Strawberry Dumplings
The legend of this recipe: This recipe was found in an old trunk that came across the Oregon Trail in the 1800's. The pioneers used any kind of wild berry, including wild strawberries. This recipe has been cut down to this small amount from feeding about 120.
Dumplings:
4 eggs
4 Tbsp. melted butter
4 tsp. baking powder
4 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
12 Tbsp. flour
Syrup:
4 cups strawberries
2 cups sugar
Combine dumpling ingredients to make a stiff batter to hod shape.
Mash berries with sugar. Bring to boil in a large pot with a tight lid. Drop dumplings into hot liquid, reduce heat and simmer, with lid on, for 15 minutes. Don't lift lid - don't peek!
Remove dumplings carefully to dessert dishes and spoon berries over. Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.