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plum jam

🥗Healthier: fruit puree

💰Cheaper: apricot jam

Fruit puree offers a lower sugar option while apricot jam is often less expensive.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients, while bread flour can be cheaper.

Combine 2 cups of flour, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 tablespoon of sugar, lemon zest, and orange zest in a bowl.

In a separate bowl, mix 1 cup of warm milk, 2 tablespoons of melted butter, 1 beaten egg, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 2 teaspoons of dry yeast.

To activate the yeast, add 1/4 cup of warm water and 1 tablespoon of sugar, mix it together, and let it sit for about 15 minutes until it foams.

Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients and mix until combined.

In a saucepan, combine the filling ingredients (apple jam and 1 tablespoon of Bacardi Rum) and heat on medium-low for about 6 minutes until the liquid begins to thicken.

Flour your surface before handling the dough after it has doubled in size.

Once the dough is ready, place it on a floured surface and cover it for 30 minutes.

Prepare to steam the dumplings by adding 1 cup of water, 3 tablespoons of oil, and a pinch of salt to a pot and bring it to a simmer.

Once the water is simmering, place the dumplings in the pot to steam them.

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