Echte Wachauer Marillenknödel aus Österreich mit Topfenteig / Aprikosenknödel / Sugar & Spice

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness with fewer calories.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds more nutrients and fiber.

apricots

💰Cheaper: canned peaches

Canned peaches are more accessible and less expensive.

Start by adding 250 grams of topfen (quark) into the kitchen machine.

Add 50 grams of wheat flour, 1 packet of vanilla sugar, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, a pinch of salt, and 10 grams of honey to the topfen.

Mix on medium speed until the mixture starts to pull away from the sides of the bowl, about 2 minutes.

Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead it lightly to prevent sticking.

Place the dough back into a bowl and refrigerate for about 10 minutes.

For the butter breadcrumbs, melt 70 grams of butter in a pan until liquid.

Add 70 grams of granulated sugar and 1 packet of vanilla sugar to the melted butter and mix well.

Stir in 100 grams of grated and roasted hazelnuts and 100 grams of bread crumbs until well combined.

Cut the apricots in half and remove the pits.

Optionally, place a small piece of sugar inside each apricot before closing them back up.

Take the chilled dough and knead it lightly with flour to prevent sticking.

Divide the dough into 6 equal pieces.

Flatten each piece of dough in your hand and place an apricot in the center.

Wrap the dough around the apricot, sealing it well to form a ball.

Bring a pot of water to a simmer (not boiling) and add 2 tablespoons of vanilla sugar and a pinch of salt to the water.

Gently place the dumplings into the simmering water and cook for about 15 to 20 minutes until they float to the surface.

Use a slotted spoon to remove the dumplings and place them into the butter breadcrumb mixture, rolling them to coat.

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