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Easy Old-Fashioned Southern Blackberry Dumplings

Close-up of fluffy, cooked Blackberry Dumplings served warm in a bowl, generously topped with a dark, rich blackberry sauce.
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Make tender, sweet blackberry dumplings using this simple stovetop method for a classic Southern comfort dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups fresh or frozen blackberries
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (for berries)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (for topping)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Combine blackberries, water, 1 cup sugar, and lemon juice in a large saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves and the berries soften slightly, about 10 minutes.
  2. While the berries cook, prepare the dumpling dough. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Pour in the milk and mix just until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms. Do not overmix.
  4. Drop the dumpling dough by spoonfuls directly onto the simmering berry mixture. Place them close together but not completely covering the surface.
  5. Cover the saucepan tightly and reduce the heat to low. Cook for 15 minutes without lifting the lid. This steams the dumplings.
  6. After 15 minutes, gently remove the lid. The dumplings should be puffed and cooked through.
  7. In a small bowl, mix the remaining 1/4 cup sugar and melted butter. Drizzle this mixture evenly over the cooked dumplings.
  8. Cover again and cook for 5 more minutes on low heat to allow the topping to set slightly.
  9. Remove from heat and let stand for 10 minutes before serving warm.

Notes

  • If using frozen blackberries, do not thaw them before adding them to the pot.
  • Serve these dumplings warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of heavy cream.
  • For a richer syrup, use slightly less water initially and let the sauce reduce uncovered for a few extra minutes before adding the dumplings.

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