Blackberry Dumplings
These Blackberry Dumplings are a comforting and nostalgic dessert featuring soft, fluffy dumplings simmered in a rich, sweet-tart blackberry sauce. Made with simple ingredients and ready in just 30 minutes, this old-fashioned treat is best served warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Blackberry Sauce:
- 1 quart fresh or frozen blackberries, rinsed
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
For the Dumplings:
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2/3 cup milk
Instructions
- Prepare the Blackberry Sauce:
- In a large saucepan, combine blackberries, water, sugar, salt, and lemon extract.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes until the blackberries soften.
- Make the Dumplings:
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and nutmeg.
- Gradually add milk, stirring until just combined. The dough should be soft but not too sticky.
- Cook the Dumplings:
- Drop tablespoon-sized portions of dough into the simmering blackberry sauce, spacing them evenly.
- Cover the saucepan and cook for 15 minutes without lifting the lid to allow the dumplings to steam.
- Serve:
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for extra indulgence.
Notes
- Avoid over-mixing the dough for lighter, fluffier dumplings.
- Keep the lid on while cooking to allow the dumplings to steam properly.
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