Description
Enjoy this comforting and nostalgic dessert with our Blackberry Dumplings recipe, featuring soft, fluffy dumplings simmered in a sweet, tangy blackberry sauce. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
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Berry Mixture
- 1 quart fresh or frozen blackberries, rinsed
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ 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 Berry Mixture: 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 to begin extracting the berry flavors.
- Simmer the Berries: Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer gently for 5 minutes, allowing the blackberries to soften and the flavors to meld.
- Make the Dumpling Batter: In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, 1 tablespoon sugar, baking powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, nutmeg, and milk until just combined, forming a soft batter.
- Add Dumplings to Simmering Berries: Drop the dumpling batter by tablespoonfuls into the simmering blackberry mixture. Cover the pan tightly with a lid and let the dumplings cook by simmering for 15 minutes without lifting the lid to ensure they steam properly.
- Serve: Carefully remove the lid and serve the hot blackberry dumplings immediately, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or freshly whipped cream for added richness.
Notes
- Use fresh blackberries when in season for the best flavor; frozen berries work well too.
- Do not lift the lid while dumplings are cooking to ensure they steam correctly and become fluffy.
- Adjust sugar amounts according to the sweetness of your berries.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a classic touch.
