Dumplings with apple and pear
8 servings
180 minutes
Vareniki with apple and pear are a refined dish of Ukrainian cuisine, infused with warmth and family traditions. The sweet fruit filling of apples and pears, seasoned with cinnamon and vanilla, makes the taste of these vareniki tender, aromatic, and slightly caramelized. The thin dough, handmade, becomes soft and elastic after boiling, and the dish pairs perfectly with sour cream or honey. Historically, vareniki hold an important place in Ukrainian gastronomy, symbolizing the coziness of home and hospitality. They are prepared for holidays, family gatherings, and everyday meals while enjoying their simplicity and refined taste. This dish not only satisfies but also provides pleasure in every bite.
1
Sift flour and starch onto a clean work surface, making a small well in the center. Add a pinch of salt and sugar to this well and pour in cold water with oil.
- Wheat flour: 590 g
- Starch: 50 g
- Salt: to taste
- Sugar: 140 g
- Water: 250 ml
- Vegetable oil: 2 tablespoons
2
Carefully lift the flour from the edges to the center and knead a stiff dough. It should be kneaded for a long time, 10-12 minutes, until it turns into an elastic, not very sticky ball.
3
Cover the dough with plastic wrap or a damp cloth and let it rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
4
Remove the cores from the apples and pears, chop them into small cubes, and mix with the remaining ingredients.
- Apple: 3 pieces
- Pears: 3 pieces
- Cinnamon: pinch
- Vanillin: pinch
5
Roll out the dough on a dusty flour surface into a thin layer, cut out circles using a mold. Place fruit filling in the center of each circle, pinch the edges, and shape into dumplings.
- Wheat flour: 590 g
6
Boil in slightly salted water for 4-5 minutes after floating, remove with a slotted spoon, place on a dish and serve.
- Salt: to taste