Seasonal fruit, such as
plump blueberries or Italian plums, makes the dumplings lighter. We added nutmeg to the sour cream for a hint of spice. Small apricots can also be used.
For a step-by-step guide, see our
How-To.
Martha Stewart Living, April 2010
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Ingredients
For the Italian Plum Filling
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24 small Italian plums
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6 teaspoons sugar
For the Spiced Sour Cream
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1 cup sour cream
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3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
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1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Directions
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Cut a slit into (but not through) each plum; remove pits. Fill cavity of each plum with 1/4 teaspoon sugar. Close plum before wrapping in dough. Use 1 plum for each pierogi.
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Mix together sour cream, confectioners' sugar, vanilla extract, and nutmeg. Serve chilled. Makes 1 cup.
this is called vareniki in russian, not pierogi.