Marillenknödel

Indulge in the comforting flavors of Austrian Marillenknödel, soft potato dumplings filled with sweet apricots and rolled in buttery breadcrumbs. Ideal for a cozy dessert or a special weekend treat with loved ones.

• 500 g potatoes
• 200 g all-purpose flour
• 1 large egg
• 1 pinch salt
• 8 pieces apricots
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 100 g breadcrumbs
• 50 g butter

Method

1. 1

   Boil the potatoes in salted water until soft, about 20 minutes. Drain, peel, and let cool slightly.

2. 2

   Mash the potatoes until smooth. Allow to cool completely before adding flour, egg, and salt.

3. 3

   Knead the mixture gently until a smooth dough forms. Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces.

4. 4

   Flatten each piece of dough, place an apricot in the center, and wrap the dough around the apricot to form a ball, ensuring it is sealed.

5. 5

   Bring a pot of salted water to a gentle simmer. Carefully add the knödel and cook for about 10-15 minutes, until they float to the surface.

6. 6

   In a separate pan, melt the butter and toast the breadcrumbs until golden brown.

7. 7

   Once the knödel are cooked, remove them from the water, drain, and roll them in the toasted breadcrumbs.

8. 8

   Serve warm, sprinkled with sugar and additional melted butter if desired.