Description
Blackberry Dumplings are a classic Southern dessert featuring fluffy dumplings simmered in a sweet, cinnamon-infused blackberry sauce. Best served warm with ice cream or whipped cream, this easy one-pan dessert is perfect for using fresh or frozen blackberries.
Ingredients
- 4 cups blackberries (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a 9″ or 10″ cast iron skillet or large pot, combine blackberries, 1 cup sugar, water, lemon juice, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, and 1 tsp vanilla extract. Stir to combine.
- Cook over medium heat until the mixture comes to a simmer.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, salt, and 2 tbsp sugar.
- Add cold, cubed butter and cut it into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a separate bowl, mix buttermilk and vanilla extract, then add to the dry ingredients. Stir just until combined.
- Drop tablespoon-sized portions of the dough into the simmering blackberry mixture, spacing them evenly.
- Cover the pot with a lid or foil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 12-14 minutes until dumplings are cooked through.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- You can use frozen blackberries without thawing.
- Substitute buttermilk with milk mixed with lemon juice or vinegar if needed.
- Do not lift the lid while simmering the dumplings to ensure proper cooking.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
