blackberry dumplings are a delicious dessert that combines sweet blackberries with soft dumplings cooked in a sweet syrup. Here’s a simple recipe for making blackberry dumplings:
Ingredients:
For the Blackberry Filling:
4 cups of fresh or frozen blackberries
1 cup of granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
1/2 cup of water
1 tablespoon of lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract (optional)
For the Dumplings:
1 cup of all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons of granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder
1/2 teaspoon of salt
2 tablespoons of cold butter, cut into small cubes
1/2 cup of milk
Instructions:
Prepare the Blackberry Filling:
In a large pot, combine the blackberries, granulated sugar, water, lemon juice, and vanilla extract (if using).
Place the pot over medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer. Stir occasionally and cook for about 10-15 minutes, or until the blackberries break down and the mixture thickens slightly.
Reduce the heat to low to keep the blackberry filling warm while you prepare the dumplings.
Prepare the Dumpling Dough:
In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Add the cold butter cubes to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Gradually add the milk and stir until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix; the dough should be slightly sticky.
Form Dumplings:
Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough into the simmering blackberry filling. You should have about 6-8 dumplings, depending on the size you prefer.
Cover the pot with a lid and simmer gently for about 15-20 minutes. The dumplings will puff up and become soft and cakey.
Serve:
Once the dumplings are cooked through (they should be no longer doughy in the center), spoon the blackberry mixture and dumplings into serving bowls.
You can serve them warm, and they are delicious on their own or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for extra indulgence.
Enjoy your homemade blackberry dumplings! They are a comforting and fruity dessert that’s perfect for any time of the year, especially when blackberries are in season.