Old-Fashioned Golden Syrup Dumplings with a Modern Twist

🍯 Golden Syrup Dumplings (Slow Cooker Style)

These soft, fluffy dumplings simmered in rich golden syrup are pure comfort food. Perfect with cream, ice cream, or warm custard – a sweet Aussie classic you'll want to make again and again!

🔹 Dumpling Ingredients:

◾ 2 cups self-raising flour, sifted

◾ 1 teaspoon baking powder

◾ 1/4 cup caster sugar

◾ ~80 g cold butter, cubed

◾ 200 ml pouring cream

◾ A splash of milk (only if needed to bring the dough together)

🔹 Syrup Ingredients:

◾ 1/2 cup golden syrup

◾ 1/2 cup dark brown sugar

◾ 1/2 cup butter

◾ 1 teaspoon cinnamon

◾ 2 cups water

📝 Tip: Don’t start heating the syrup mixture until the dumplings are ready to go.

🔹 Method:

✅ Make the Dumpling Dough:

1. Sift the flour and baking powder into a clean mixing bowl.

2. Stir in the caster sugar.

3. Rub in the cold cubed butter with your fingertips until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.

4. Make a well in the center, then pour in the cream.

5. Using a flat-bladed knife, gently mix until just combined.

6. If the dough feels too dry, add a small splash of milk until it comes together — soft but not sticky.

7. Lightly shape the dough into small balls (about walnut size).

✅ Assemble in the Slow Cooker:

1. Turn your slow cooker to low.

2. Place the dumpling balls inside in a single layer (avoid stacking).

✅ Make the Syrup:

1. In a saucepan, combine golden syrup, brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, and water.

2. Heat gently and bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar is dissolved and butter melted.

3. Carefully pour the hot syrup over the dumplings in the slow cooker.

✅ Cooking Time:

Cover the slow cooker with a tea towel under the lid (to catch condensation).

Cook on LOW for 3 hours, then switch to Keep Warm until ready to serve.

🔹 Serving Suggestions:

Serve your golden syrup dumplings warm with:

✅ A drizzle of cream

✅ A scoop of vanilla ice cream

✅ Or a generous pour of custard 😋