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Old-Fashioned Southern Blackberry Dumplings

Three golden-topped blackberry dumplings swimming in a rich, dark purple blackberry sauce.
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Make this comforting Southern Classic Blackberry Dumplings recipe. You get tender biscuit dough cooked in sweet, juicy blackberry syrup. It is a simple, one-pot dessert ready fast.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups fresh or frozen blackberries
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup milk

Instructions

  1. Combine blackberries, sugar, water, and cinnamon in a large, deep skillet or pot. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Reduce heat to low and let it simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in the butter until it melts into the syrup.
  2. While the berries simmer, prepare the dumpling dough. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Pour in the milk and stir just until the dough comes together. Do not overmix; a slightly shaggy dough is best for tender dumplings.
  4. Increase the heat under the skillet to medium-low so the berry mixture is simmering gently. Drop the dumpling dough by rounded spoonfuls directly onto the simmering berries, leaving a little space between each one.
  5. Cover the skillet tightly with a lid. Cook for 15 to 18 minutes without lifting the lid. The dumplings will steam and become fluffy.
  6. Check one dumpling to ensure it is cooked through. Remove from heat.
  7. Serve the warm Blackberry Dumplings immediately, topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream if desired.

Notes

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe blackberries when they are in season. Frozen berries work well too; do not thaw them before using.
  • This recipe is a great alternative to Homemade Blackberry Cobbler when you want a quicker fruit dessert.
  • If you prefer a richer syrup, add 1/4 cup of brown sugar along with the granulated sugar.

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