Description
This classic Blackberry Dumplings recipe offers a comforting, sweet dessert featuring tender dumplings cooked directly in a simmering blackberry sauce. The dish is simple to prepare and perfect for family gatherings, served hot with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra special treat.
Ingredients
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Blackberry Sauce
- 1 quart fresh or frozen blackberries, rinsed
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon lemon extract
Dumplings
- 1½ cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- â…” cup milk
Instructions
- Prepare the blackberry sauce: In a large, wide saucepan, combine the blackberries, water, 1 cup sugar, ¼ teaspoon salt, and lemon extract. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat while stirring occasionally to release the berry juices.
- Simmer the berries: Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the blackberry mixture simmer gently for 5 minutes, allowing the berries to soften and flavors to meld.
- Mix the dumpling batter: In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, 1 tablespoon sugar, ¼ teaspoon salt, nutmeg, and milk. Stir just until the ingredients are combined to avoid overmixing and tough dumplings.
- Add dumplings to the sauce: Drop the dumpling batter by tablespoonfuls directly onto the simmering blackberry sauce. Cover the saucepan tightly with a lid to trap the steam and let the dumplings cook for 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
- Serve: Once cooked through and fluffy, serve the blackberry dumplings hot. They pair wonderfully with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of fresh whipped cream for added richness.
Notes
- For best results, avoid lifting the lid while the dumplings cook to ensure they steam properly and become tender.
- You can substitute lemon extract with fresh lemon zest or juice for a natural lemon flavor.
- This recipe can be made with frozen blackberries; no need to thaw before cooking.
- Adjust sugar amounts based on the sweetness of your berries or personal taste preferences.
- The dumplings can be flavored with a pinch of cinnamon instead of nutmeg for a different spice profile.
