Can’t decide on an appetizer for a special meal? Try the Sweet Potato Dumplings and indulge in their heavenly goodness dipped in the sugar corn sauce making the best blend of flavors.
The apple or potato dumplings are quite common among the folks but have you ever heard of the Sweet Potato Dumplings? If not, it’s time for you to take a step forward and try this one of the best dumplings to boost your palate experience.
Sweet potato dumplings are made from sweet potato slices that have been blessed with the spicy flavor and aroma of cinnamon. Flaky biscuits add to the amazing texture of the dumplings while the corn-sugar sauce just melts these dumplings in your mouth.
The good thing is, this is an easy recipe but optable for fancy home dinners. Equally popular among everyone, the change in the style and filling of the dumpling will surprise you and your family in both taste and composition. So let’s try making the sweet potato dumplings together.
How to Make Sweet Potato Dumplings?
This is a super delicious appetizer as well as a snack that you can easily make with some simple ingredients following an easy procedure. First, melt some butter. Halve the flaky biscuits.
Then slice the sweet potato and sprinkle cinnamon powder on it. Then transfer the slices to the biscuit halves. Place on the baking sheet with melted butter. Prepare the corn syrup sauce and pour it into the baking dish. Bake and serve. It takes about 50 minutes to prepare this recipe.
Ingredients for Sweet Potato Dumplings Recipe
To make Sweet Potato Dumplings, you need the following ingredients:
- Frozen sweet potato rounds = 8 slices
- Corn syrup = 2 tbsp
- Grands flaky biscuits = 1 can
- Butter = 1 stick
- Sugar = 2 cups
- Water = 2-½ cups
- Cinnamon
Step-by-Step Guide for Making Sweet Potato Dumplings Recipe
Follow this step-by-step guide to make Sweet Potato Dumplings:
Step 1
In a 9*13 inch baking pan, add butter stick and melt the butter at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Step 2
Take the flaky biscuits out of the can and pull the layers apart to divide each biscuit in half. Pat each side of the flaky biscuit flat.
Step 3
Take the sweet potato rounds (thawed) and cut each slice in half. Then sprinkle cinnamon on them. You can also use your other favorite spices that pair well with sweet potatoes.
Step 4
When you have added the spices to the halved slices of sweet potatoes, take one of the half slices and place it on the halved flaky biscuit. Then seal the edges by folding the biscuit over. It will be just like a fried pie.
Step 5
Repeat the same with all the slices of sweet potatoes. Then transfer them into the baking dish containing the melted butter.
Step 6
Take a saucepan and add sugar, water, and corn syrup. Mix them and boil over a medium-high flame. Keep stirring from time to time. When boiled, reduce the flame and keep boiling until the sugar dissolves and disappears. Simmer and stir.
Step 7
When the syrup is ready, trickle it down around the biscuits you have lined on the baking sheet.
Step 8
Bake for about 35 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit. OR You can wait for the dumplings to turn golden brown. Take them out and let them cool. The sauce will thicken with time. Sweet potato dumplings are ready. Bon Appetit!
Recipe Tips and Variations
- You can use nutmeg or ginger in place of cinnamon.
- Don’t forget to thaw the frozen sweet potato rounds.
- For a more caramelized sauce, you can add white and brown sugars in equal proportions.
FAQs
Can I use anything other than flaky biscuits?
Well, you can also use crescent rolls as well as homemade dough.
Can I add some flavorings to the sweet potato dumplings?
Cinnamon is good enough for aroma. However, you can add the flavorings such as vanilla, other than cinnamon if you wish.
What can be served with sweet potato dumplings?
These toothsome dumplings can be served with ice cream as well as topped with whipped cream and nuts or any other toppings.
Are sweet potato dumplings served hot or cold?
These dumplings taste best straight from the oven while still warm and fresh.
Closing
Are you convinced of the goodness of the sweet potato dumplings? Well, these also dare to convince you when you eat them. So, accept the challenge and try the mouth-watering dumplings and see if they win your favor or not! Happy cooking!
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Sweet Potato Dumplings Recipe
Ingredients
- 8 slices Frozen sweet potato rounds
- 2 tbsp Corn syrup
- 1 can Grands flaky biscuits
- 1 stick Butter
- 2 cups Sugar
- 2-½ cups Water
- Cinnamon
Instructions
- In a 9*13 inch baking pan, add butter stick and melt the butter at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Take the flaky biscuits out of the can and pull the layers apart to divide each biscuit in half. Pat each side of the flaky biscuit flat.
- Take the sweet potato rounds (thawed) and cut each slice in half. Then sprinkle cinnamon on them. You can also use your other favorite spices that pair well with sweet potatoes.
- When you have added the spices to the halved slices of sweet potatoes, take one of the half slices and place it on the halved flaky biscuit. Then seal the edges by folding the biscuit over. It will be just like a fried pie.
- Repeat the same with all the slices of sweet potatoes. Then transfer them into the baking dish containing the melted butter.
- Take a saucepan and add sugar, water, and corn syrup. Mix them and boil over a medium-high flame. Keep stirring from time to time. When boiled, reduce the flame and keep boiling until the sugar dissolves and disappears. Simmer and stir.
- When the syrup is ready, trickle it down around the biscuits you have lined on the baking sheet.
- Bake for about 35 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit. OR You can wait for the dumplings to turn golden brown. Take them out and let them cool. The sauce will thicken with time. Sweet potato dumplings are ready. Bon Appetit!
