Ingredients
- For the blackberry base:
- 4 cups fresh or frozen blackberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional)
- For the dumplings:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter (melted or softened)
Instructions
- In a large saucepan or deep skillet, add blackberries, sugar, water, and lemon juice. Bring to a gentle boil and simmer for about 10 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- While the berries simmer, make the dumpling dough by whisking together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Stir in the milk and melted butter until just combined.
- Once the berry mixture is bubbling, drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough on top, spacing them out slightly.
- Cover the pan tightly, reduce heat to low, and steam the dumplings for 15–20 minutes until puffed and cooked through.
- Serve warm in bowls, spooning the syrup over the dumplings. Add a scoop of ice cream or whipped cream if desired.
Notes
- This recipe makes about 6 servings.
- Frozen blackberries can be used directly without thawing. Just add extra simmering time.
- For a biscuit-like dumpling, replace regular milk with buttermilk.
- Feel free to add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for extra warmth in the syrup.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
