Description
Sweet blackberry dumplings showcase Southern comfort at its finest. Rich berry sauce and fluffy pastry create a delightful dessert that connects home cooks with classic American culinary traditions you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 quart (0.95 liters) blackberries (fresh or frozen)
- 1–½ cups (180 grams) all-purpose flour
- ⅔ cup (160 ml) 2% milk
- 1 cup (225 grams) sugar
- 1 tbsp (15 grams) sugar
- 2 tsps baking powder
- ½ tsp lemon extract
- ¾ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- Optional: cream or whipped cream (for serving)
Instructions
- Berry Preparation: Combine blackberries, sugar, salt, and lemon extract in a Dutch oven. Heat until boiling, then reduce to a gentle simmer for 5 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and intensify.
- Dumpling Creation: Whisk flour, baking powder, nutmeg, remaining sugar, and salt in a mixing bowl. Incorporate milk to form a dense, slightly textured dough that holds its shape.
- Cooking Process: Gently drop dough mounds into the simmering blackberry mixture, spacing them evenly. Cover with a lid and steam for 15 minutes until dumplings are fully cooked, verified by a clean toothpick test.
- Serving Suggestion: Carefully plate the berry-laden dumplings, presenting them in individual dishes. Optionally crown with a luxurious dollop of fresh or whipped cream to elevate the dessert’s creamy indulgence.
Notes
- Choose Ripe Berries: Select plump, deep purple blackberries without soft spots or mold for the most intense, sweet flavor.
- Prevent Dough Overdevelopment: Mix dumpling ingredients just until combined to maintain a tender, light texture and avoid tough, chewy dumplings.
- Control Simmering Temperature: Keep the blackberry mixture at a gentle simmer to ensure even cooking and prevent burning or scorching the bottom of the pot.
- Serving Suggestions: Serve warm immediately after cooking for the best taste and texture, with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or dollop of whipped cream for added richness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 45 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 73 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg