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A Scottish Favourite Made Easy
Soft, spiced, and steeped in tradition, the clootie dumpling is more than just a dessert—it’s a celebration of Scottish heritage. Named after the “cloot” (cloth) it’s boiled in, this fruit-studded pudding has been served for generations at Hogmanay, Christmas, and family gatherings across the country.
It hails from a time before ovens were common in Scottish homes. Instead of baking, the dumpling was wrapped in a floured cloth and simmered gently in water—an ingenious way to make a dense, moist pudding using what was available.
Once unwrapped, the dumpling is dried briefly in the oven to form a slightly crisp skin, then sliced and served warm or cold—sometimes with custard, cream, or even fried in a pan with butter.
Time to Make
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cook time (boiling): 3 hours
- Drying time (optional): 10–15 minutes
- Total time: Approx. 3 hours 30 minutes
How do you like your Clootie Dumpling?
- Warm with custard: Classic comfort.
- Cold with butter: Perfect with a strong cup of tea.
- Fried in butter: Slice and pan-fry until golden—crispy on the outside, soft in the middle. A true Scottish delight!
And of course, there’s always someone in the family who made the best clootie dumpling—usually Granny, with her old cloth and wooden spoon, boiling it on the stove while the whole house filled with sweet, spicy steam.
When was the last time you had a slice of proper clootie dumpling?
Feeling nostalgic for Scotland’s kitchens of old? Maybe it’s time to make your own.
👉 Try this recipe and bring this Scottish tradition back to your table.
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