Traditional Ukrainian Cherry Dumplings | Soft, Juicy & Homemade

cherries

🥗Healthier: frozen cherries

💰Cheaper: canned cherries

Frozen cherries are often more affordable and retain flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a healthier fat alternative.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt provides similar creaminess with less fat.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: unbleached flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

Mix flour and salt in a bowl.

Add 1 cup boiling water and 3 tbsp oil, mix with a spoon.

Knead the dough with hands until soft and elastic, not sticky.

Cover the dough and let it rest for 20-30 minutes.

Prepare the cherries by removing pits, using a toothpick.

Roll out a piece of dough to 2-3 mm thick.

Cut out circles from the dough.

Cover the remaining dough with plastic wrap to prevent drying.

Add sugar to the center of each circle and place cherries on top.

Seal the edges of the dough.

Boil water with salt in a pot.

Cook the pierogi in small batches until they float, then boil for an additional 4 minutes on medium heat.

Sprinkle with sugar immediately after cooking to create a sweet syrup.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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