Ukrainian Dumplings with Fruit (Halushky z Ovachamy)

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   DOUGH FOR DUMPLINGS: Sift together flour and salt, and add milk and enough water to make a light dough.

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   This may be done in food processor.

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   Sprinkle lightly with flour, knead a few times, form into a ball, and allow to rest, covered, for 15 minutes.

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   FRUIT FILLING: Pit fruit, sprinkle with sugar, and let stand 30 minutes.

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   Halve larger fruit.

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   Strain juice from fruit into a saucepan, add water, and bring to boil.

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   Cook until sugar dissolves and syrup thickens.

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   Add more sugar if fruit is very tart.

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   Roll out half of the dough into a rectangle 1/8 inch thick.

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    Cut 3 inch rounds with cookie cutter.

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    Form each round around a tablespoonful of fruit in a ball.

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    Seal edges, roll in floured palms, and place on floured towels.

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    Roll scraps last.

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    Gently drop 10 to 12 dumplings in 3 quarts boiling water and stir lightly.

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    Cook uncovered until halushky come to the surface.

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    Drain in colander and place on platter.

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    Serve warm with light fruit syrup and sweetened sour cream or mix 1 cup sour cream with 1 cup whipping cream and set out at room temperature for several hours to thicken.

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    Mix again lightly before serving.

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    Serve with a sprinkling of powdered sugar if you wish.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.