Grandpere dans le Sirop

This dessert recipe was very popular in Quebec during the Depression and remains a favorite in many French Canadian homes to this day.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 686 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 cups packed brown sugar
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 pinch salt
• ¾ cup milk
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 cups water
• ⅓ cup cold butter

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large saucepan, mix together the brown sugar and water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and stir in 1 tablespoon of butter and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla. Cover while preparing the batter.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, white sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in 1/3 cup of butter by pinching between your fingers, or using a fork until the mixture has lumps no larger than crumbs. Make a well in the center, and pour in the milk and 1 teaspoon of vanilla all at once. Stir just until all of the dry mixture is absorbed.

Step 3

Return the sugar mixture to a full boil, and drop large spoonfuls of the batter into the syrup. Cover and simmer over medium heat, without removing the lid, for 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the largest dumpling comes out clean.