“Clootie McToot” dumplings are lovingly prepared, following my family’s traditional recipe. This recipe has been passed down the generations and is now kept safely with me in my home in Old Abernethy. Abernethy was originally the Southern Pictish capital of Scotland and the village sits on the borders of Perthshire, which is route to the Highlands, and Fife which is on the banks of the beautiful River Tay. There is something nostalgic about a Clootie McToot dumpling. It has a flavour and texture that takes you back in time. Lovingly prepared with carefully selected ingredients, boiled to perfection then vacuum sealed for freshness and long life. These lovely, old-fashioned puddings are bursting with Scottish charm! They are a genuine taste of Scotland.
You can order online or visit our quirky shop at 59 – 61 Main St, Abernethy. Perth PH2 9JB
Our Shop was awarded four stars by Visit Scotland in October 2018. The shop is open Wednesday to Sunday 11:00 – 16:30pm.
Clootie McToot Dumplings are created from our closely guarded recipes. Using only the finest local ingredients our Clootie Dumplings are made to the highest quality which give a delightful texture that will leave you craving for more. Sold all over the world, our Clootie Dumplings have won a variety of awards. Perth Business Awards – Best Speciality Retailer, The Business Star Awards – Excellence in Food and Drink Produce, Good Food Bursary Awards and finalists in the Rural Awards food category
Our Clootie McToot Dumplings are handmade in the Clootie McToot Kitchens in Abernethy to give an award-winning flavour to our secret recipes. Clootie McToot Dumplings are ideal not just for Christmas but as a tasty addition to your Scottish breakfast, or served with crumbly cheddars on a cheese board with oatcakes, or my personal favourite served as pudding all through the year. Custard, Cream, Ice Cream. Yummy! Yummy!
Using only the finest of ingredients, all of our Clootie Dumplings are shipped with consideration to the date you require to eat them. We ensure you have a minimum 10 day shelf life if kept in a cool dark place. You can also freeze your Clootie McToot Dumpling for up to 6 months.
Are you looking for that extra special gift? For that special person who has everything? We have the perfect option!
Why not select one of our bespoke Clootie Dumpling packages?
Your gift includes a scrumptious Clootie Dumpling of your choice, weighted bag and a bespoke Cloot (cloth) of your choice? We have a selection of beautiful Harris Tweed and our popular themed Cloots. Once the Clootie Dumpling has been eaten, you can place the weighted bag into your bespoke Cloot and it can become a beautiful doorstop or paperweight dependant on the size of dumpling you have selected.
Our bespoke Clootie Dumplings are available in a range of sizes.
This gift has been designed to promote reusability of packaging.
What does Clootie McToot stand for?
- Traditional
- Vegetarian
- High in fruit
- Recyclable or biodegradable packaging
- Fresh product with a 2-3 week shelf life
- Can be frozen for up to six months
- We use local ingredients in our products to reduce food miles
TESTIMONIALS
I have tried both the traditional recipe and one of the "new" flavours, in this case chocolate orange. Both were packed with delicious fruits and spices, and when eaten warm with cream or custard, tasted rich and decadent, especially the chocolate orange! I equally enjoyed eating them cold with a a cuppa. Packaging and presentation lovely. A great blend of traditional with a modern twist. Made an extremely attractive present, and just that bit different from the usual chocolates or wine! With tartan trimmings, they could make a welcome alternative to the usual "gifts from Scotland
MARGARET HUCKFIELD
/ Auchterarder
Finally got to taste the traditional Clootie Dumpling tonight and it was sheer delight. The texture and flavours were sublime, even dad had to admit it was the best dumpling he had EVER tasted and he's renowned for being hard to please. The personal service received from Michelle was outstanding. I especially loved the tartan cloot (cloth) it came wrapped in - what a lovely touch! I'll certainly be buying some of the other favours for Christmas presents (and of course to sample myself).
AMANDA WLADYSIUK
/ Perth
Dear Michelle, Many thanks for all your efforts to make my friend Beth's birthday a step above. From turning out a delicious gluten and dairy free Clootie McToot dumpling to getting it to the USA in perfect timing for our celebration! She was so surprised and we totally enjoyed the awesome treat. Again, thank you for all your effort and the outstanding product you produced.
MARY B
/ USA
I got two dumplings at the good food show in Glasgow, the traditional one reminds me of the one’s my granny used to make, delicious. Still have the rhubarb and ginger one to try.
ALLISON RIGBY
/ Perthshire
We had a traditional dumpling made by Michelle at Christmas time. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed it. I think I've found a new favourite though...baileys and chocolate orange. It smells amazing and tastes just as good! Not overly sweet it's the ideal partner sliced, heated and eaten with a cup of tea.
RACHEL SHEPHERD
The best dumpling I've ever tasted, rhubarb and ginger is awesome, well done, I'll be trying the whole range.
ANDY COLCLOUGH
/ Perth
I have had the pleasure of trying Michelle's 2 new Clootie Dumpling recipes:- Rhubarb & Ginger and also Pear & Apple. As I had ordered the Rhubarb & Ginger for family gifts and also as a treat for ourselves - Michelle vacuum packed the clooties and packaged them up with lovely cloth, added a tag which included listing of ingredients and heating/storing instructions and also tartan ribbon. These extra details were very helpful to ourselves and family. What a delight they are! Lovely mixture of the Rhubarb & Ginger mixed together along with all of the other ingredients, the flavours are fantastic and they are so moist. Michelle had added a few samples of Pear & Apple in with my order - they were delightful too and I could really taste cinnamon within it, which I love. Well done Michelle, hope all goes well xx
MARIE DONNACHIE
/ Abernethy
After discovering this business recently I thought it would be the perfect gift for my dad for Fathers Day. He grew up enjoying his Aunt Jeanies clootie dumpling so knew to order the traditional flavour for him. His eyes lit up on opening, it didn't last long and no one else even stood a chance to get a taste. Michelle replied to my enquiry very quickly and dumpling was ready for collection shortly after. Loved how they come presented too.
MARIE DONNACHIE
/ Perth
I have had the delight of sampling all the dumplings Clootie McToot have to offer. Each and everyone is absolutely scrumptious! Michelle manages to delicately balance the subtle flavours and textures to produce beautiful puddings. All the ingredients are the best to hand, gathered from local suppliers, and I think it makes all the difference to the taste. A mouthful or two at the end of a meal or as a daytime cup of tea treat leaves both mind and soul satisfied. My personal favourite is a warm, chocolate orange dumpling, with a freshly ground cup of coffee. Heavenly...
CHELENE RUSSELL
/ Abernethy
