Plum Vareniki (Plum Pierogies)

Plum Vareniki (Plum Pierogies)

tasty sweet dumplings

Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 1h 10m
Cook Time: 5m
Total Time: 1h 15m
Servings: 7
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (21 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

60
Calories
0.1g
Fat
12.8g
Carbohydrate
1.6g
Protein
5mg
Cholesterol
71mg
Sodium
5 vareniki
Serving Size
Plum Vareniki (Plum Pierogies)

Recipe Description

Plums are my favorite fruit, and I love pierogies (vareniki), too, so this Plum Vareniki (Plum Pierogies) is one of my favorite recipes of all time. I love to drizzle sugar in between layers of the cooked pierogies to prevent them from sticking. The sugar melts and turns into a light syrup.

To make the pierogies, start by preparing the dough. Cover with plastic wrap until you are ready to use. Roll out pieces of dough and place two plum slices on half of the dough. Take care not to get plum juice on the edges of the dough, or it won’t stick together. Sprinkle sugar over your plums and bring the two sides together and pinch tightly to seal the edges. Cook in boiling water. Once cooked, sprinkle sugar in between the cooked pierogies to keep them from sticking. Serve as they are or with sour cream.

To make my Plum Vareniki (Plum Pierogies), you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Plum Vareniki (Plum Pierogies)

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Make dough

    2 min
    Step 1 - Plum Vareniki (Plum Pierogies)Step 1 - Plum Vareniki (Plum Pierogies)

    Use the dough attachment to whisk together ⅓ cup of buttermilk, ½ a tablespoon of sour cream, 1 cup warm water, 1 large egg, and 1 teaspoon of salt in the bowl of an electric mixer, just until well blended. Add 2 cups of flour and mix on speed 2 until well incorporated.

  2. 2

    Add remaining flour

    20 min
    Step 2 - Plum Vareniki (Plum Pierogies)

    Add the remaining 1 ½ cups of flour, half a cup at a time. Allow each addition to fully incorporate before adding more. Mix the dough for 15 more minutes. Add more flour 1 tablespoon at a time until the dough no longer sticks to the sides of the bowl. Mix for 5 more minutes, until the dough is sticky and elastic, but doesn’t stick to your fingers.

  3. 3

    Cover and set aside

    1 min
    Step 3 - Plum Vareniki (Plum Pierogies)

    Cover the dough with plastic wrap and set aside until you are ready to use.

  4. 4

    Make vareniki wrapper

    1 min
    Step 4 - Plum Vareniki (Plum Pierogies)

    Pull off a piece of dough (about the size of a gumball) and roll into a flat 3-inch circle. Sprinkle with flour as required to ensure the dough doesn’t stick to your work surface or the rolling pin.

  5. 5

    Fill vareniki

    1 min
    Step 5 - Plum Vareniki (Plum Pierogies)

    Place two plum slices on one half of the dough circle. Sprinkle with ½ a teaspoon of sugar (depending on your preferred level of sweetness).

  6. 6

    Shape vareniki

    1 min
    Step 6 - Plum Vareniki (Plum Pierogies)

    Bring the two sides of dough together and seal the edges by pinching together. Transfer to a well-floured cutting board.

  7. 7

    Repeat

    45 min
    Step 7 - Plum Vareniki (Plum Pierogies)

    Repeat the process until all the dough and plums are used.

  8. 8

    Cook

    5 min
    Step 8 - Plum Vareniki (Plum Pierogies)

    Bring a large saucepan with 4 quarts of water to a boil. Season with ¾ tablespoon of salt. Place the vareniki in the pan in batches and cook until they float to the top. Drain using a slotted spoon.

  9. 9

    Sprinkle cooked vareniki with sugar

    1 min
    Step 9 - Plum Vareniki (Plum Pierogies)

    Sprinkle sugar in between layers of cooked pierogies to prevent them from sticking.

  10. 10

    Serve

    Step 10 - Plum Vareniki (Plum Pierogies)

    Serve as they are or with sour cream.

These Plum Vareniki (Plum Pierogies) are a delicious sweet treat to make when the plums are ripe! Try them soon and don’t forget to tag #CookMeRecipes in your vareniki posts on instagram!

About the author

Jelena Mardere

Jelena is an interior designer and young mom! As a busy working mom, her time is precious so she’s always looking for a quick and efficient way to get things done. Jelena is very creative, but has a strong practical side. She loves trying new things and travels a lot, especially around Europe. The kitchen is Jelena’s safe space, where she can let her creative side out and dedicate herself to her favorite hobby - cooking!

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (21 reviews)
Gina
February 5, 2025
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Soooo good! Easy to make and reminded me of my grandma’s kitchen. These plum vareniki were a hit with my family. Can't wait to make them again!

Edith
January 20, 2025
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I absolutely adore this Plum Vareniki recipe! Making these brings me back to my childhood, helping my mum in the kitchen. The way the sugar melts into a syrup is simply divine. They are easy to make, and my hubby loves them with sour cream. A perfect treat!

Thomas Bright
June 17, 2024
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Absolutely brilliant!

Isabella Smith
November 30, 2023
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I made these plum vareniki for my kids last weekend, and they loved them. The recipe was so easy to follow and every bite was like a sweet burst of joy.

Charles Davenport
October 10, 2023
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These Plum Vareniki are simply superb! I made them for our family gathering last weekend, and everyone loved them. The sweet plums and the soft dough work perfectly together. I had a small mishap with the juice, but they still turned out great. Will definitely make again!

Daisy
October 5, 2023
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Made these with my grandkids, such a fun treat!

Alice
January 24, 2023
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Delicious! Made these with my grandma and they turned out amazing! A family favorite now.

Fiona Johnson
November 29, 2022
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Absolutely loved this

Penny
August 17, 2022
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Deliciously sweet pierogies. My kids couldn't get enough. We made them together after picking plums at the farm, and it turned into a fun family tradition.

James
August 16, 2022
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Easy and delicious!

Stanlie
July 31, 2022
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My favorites were with plums and another with potatoes with melted butter and sour cream.

Franky
July 25, 2022
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It was delicious! Thanks!

Holly
July 5, 2022
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Wow! These Plum Vareniki took me back to my childhood—making them with my mum and laughing over the dough. Just delectable!

Sunny
February 25, 2022
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These are amazing!

Sweta Pinchuk
October 2, 2021
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It is very similar to my grandmother's vareniki recipe.

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