Description
Blackberry Dumplings are a comforting Southern dessert made with juicy blackberries simmered in a sweet cinnamon sauce and topped with fluffy homemade dumplings. This easy dessert recipe is perfect for family dinners, holidays, and summer gatherings. If you’re looking for easy dessert recipes, fruit desserts, homemade comfort food, or classic Southern desserts, this Blackberry Dumplings recipe is sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
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Blackberry Sauce
- 1 pound (454g) blackberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Dumplings
- 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Simmer the blackberries with sugar, water, lemon juice, and cinnamon.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Mix the dry dumpling ingredients.
- Cut the butter into the flour mixture.
- Stir in the buttermilk and vanilla until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the simmering blackberry sauce.
- Cover and steam for 15–18 minutes.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving warm.
Notes
- Keep the butter cold for light, fluffy dumplings.
- Do not lift the lid while the dumplings are steaming.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for the best experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 345 calories per serving