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🫐 Blackberry Dumplings Recipe 🥄

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Blackberry Dumplings are a comforting, old-fashioned dessert made with sweet blackberries simmered in a syrupy sauce and topped with soft, tender dumplings. This classic Southern treat is perfect for any time of year and is best served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

📋 Ingredients:

For the Blackberry Syrup:

  • 4 cups fresh or frozen blackberries 🫐
  • 1 cup granulated sugar 🍬
  • 1 1/2 cups water 💧
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice 🍋
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 🌿
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional) 🌿
  • Pinch of salt 🧂

For the Dumplings:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 🌾
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 🍬
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 🌿
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt 🧂
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed 🧈
  • 3/4 cup milk 🥛

📝 Instructions:

1. Prepare the Blackberry Syrup:

  1. Cook the blackberries:
  • In a large saucepan, combine the blackberries, sugar, water, lemon juice, vanilla extract, cinnamon (optional), and salt. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
  1. Simmer the syrup:
  • Let the blackberries simmer for 10-12 minutes, until the berries have softened and the liquid has thickened slightly. Reduce the heat to low while you prepare the dumplings.

2. Make the Dumplings:

  1. Mix the dry ingredients:
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  1. Cut in the butter:
  • Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut the cold butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  1. Add the milk:
  • Gradually stir in the milk until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.

3. Cook the Dumplings:

  1. Drop the dough:
  • Using a tablespoon, drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough onto the simmering blackberry syrup.
  1. Cover and cook:
  • Cover the saucepan with a lid and cook the dumplings for 10-12 minutes, or until they are puffed up and cooked through. Avoid lifting the lid while cooking, as the steam helps the dumplings cook properly.

4. Serve:

  1. Spoon and serve:
  • Carefully spoon the blackberry syrup and dumplings into bowls.
  1. Enjoy:
  • Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra indulgent treat!

⏱️ Preparation Time: 15 minutes
⏱️ Cooking Time: 25 minutes
⏱️ Total Time: 40 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 6 servings
🔥 Calories: Approximately 300-350 kcal per serving

These Blackberry Dumplings are a sweet, tangy, and comforting dessert that’s perfect for sharing with family and friends. The tender dumplings soaked in the delicious blackberry syrup make for a truly satisfying dish! 🫐🥄🍦