RFCJ RECIPE ARCHIVE
Posted by : Elaine Radis Dumplings, Fruit-Filled: Varenikis - dairy
3 c Pitted sour cherries (or blueberries) 3/4 c Sugar 2 ts Lemon juice 1 tb Cornstarch 1 tb Cold water Homemade noodles; * see note 1 c Sour cream Note: the recipe for "Homemade Noodles" is not included Save any juice that oozes from the cherries (if cherries are used). Combine the fruit and juice, sugar and lemon juice in a saucepan. Mix cornstarch and water and add. Cook over low heat 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Drain, reserving syrup. Make the noodle dough and roll it out but do not let it dry. Cut into 3-inch circles. Place a tablespoon of the fruit on each. Fold over into half-moons and press edges together with a little water. Cook in rapidly boiling salted water for 10 minutes or until varenikis rise to the top. Drain. Serve with the syrup and garnish with sour cream. Makes about 24. Recipe Source: THE ART OF JEWISH COOKING by Jennie Grossinger Archivist's note: "Vareniki (the word is already plural) has been Americanized to "varenikis" are claimed as a national dish by Ukranians in particular, but are beloved by almost every other European nationality. There are many variations [and, in the case of cheese-filled vareniki, there is argument over whether the filling should be sweet or savory]." Leah Loeb Fischer "Mama Leah's Jewish Kitchen"
