Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of sweet, juicy blackberries and tender dumplings in this classic Blackberry Dumplings recipe. Perfect for a cozy dessert that’s bursting with fruity flavors.
Ingredients
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For the Blackberry Filling:
- 4 cups fresh or frozen blackberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
For the Dumplings:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (cold and cut into small pieces)
- 1/2 cup milk
For Serving:
- Optional: whipped cream or vanilla ice cream
Instructions
- Prepare the Blackberry Filling: In a large saucepan, combine blackberries, 1/2 cup sugar, water, and lemon juice. Simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes.
- Make the Dumplings: Whisk flour, remaining 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in butter, then stir in milk until dough forms.
- Cook: Drop spoonfuls of dough over bubbling berries. Cover and simmer for 15–18 minutes.
- Serve: Spoon berries and dumplings into bowls. Top with whipped cream or ice cream if desired.
Notes
- Enhance the dumplings with cinnamon or nutmeg.
- Frozen blackberries can be used without thawing.
- Avoid lifting the lid while cooking for fluffy dumplings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg