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Blackberry Dumplings

Ultimate Blackberry Dumplings for a Cozy, Sweet Indulgence

These Blackberry Dumplings offer a nostalgic blend of tart blackberries and soft, pillowy dumplings in a sweet sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 dumplings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Berry Sauce
  • 4 cups fresh or frozen blackberries wild blackberries preferred
  • 1 cup white sugar adjust according to berry tartness
  • 1/2 cup water just enough to create sauce
  • 2 tablespoons butter imparts richness
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon enhances flavor
For the Dumplings
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour base of the dumplings
  • 1 teaspoon salt elevates flavor
  • 1/4 cup shortening can replace with butter
  • 1 large egg yolk adds richness
  • 1/2 cup milk add gradually

Equipment

  • large pot
  • mixing bowl
  • Pastry cutter
  • sharp knife

Method
 

Berry Sauce Preparation
  1. In a large pot, combine blackberries, sugar, and water. Add butter and cinnamon. Cook over medium-low heat for 20-30 minutes until thick.
Dumpling Dough Preparation
  1. In a bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Cut in shortening until it resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the egg yolk.
Incorporate Milk
  1. Gradually add milk to the flour mixture until dough holds together but is not sticky. Divide and shape into discs.
Roll Out Dough
  1. Roll out dough to about 1/4 inch thick. Cut into 1 inch wide strips.
Cook Dumplings
  1. Drop pieces of dough into bubbling sauce. Avoid stirring and let it puff up.
Simmer to Cook Through
  1. Cover and simmer on medium for 15 minutes. Do not stir during cooking.
Let Sauce Thicken
  1. Remove from heat and let sit uncovered for 10 minutes.
Serve
  1. Spoon warm dumplings with sauce into bowls. Optional: serve with ice cream or evaporated milk.

Nutrition

Serving: 1dumplingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Avoid stirring the dumplings while they cook. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

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