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Blackberry Dumplings Recipe

By: Liz  /  Published: June 15, 2020  /  Updated: July 15, 2020  /   Leave a comment

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blackberry dumplings

Blackberry dumplings are a southern dessert favorite!

Puffy mounds of dumpling dough are dropped and cooked on top of a simmering blackberry sauce and the combination is mouthwateringly delicious.

blackberry dumplings in skillet

Blackberry dumplings are the perfect way to use the bounty of fresh blackberries available in the summertime. 

They can be eaten when hot or cold and are delightful when served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped topping.

spoon holding blackberry dumplings

Blackberry Dumplings Ingredients

  • blackberries
  • sugar
  • salt
  • lemon juice
  • flour
  • milk
  • baking powder
  • nutmeg
  • cinnamon
Ingredients for fruit dumplings

How to make blackberry dumplings

Add blackberries, sugar, lemon juice and salt to a skillet over medium-high heat.

making a blackberry sauce

Squish the blackberries with a spoon to release their juices and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring regularly to prevent sticking or burning. 

blackberry sauce on stove

Once the fruit sauce reaches a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer and let cook for about 5 minutes, continuing to stir. 

cooking blackberry sauce

Mix up the dumpling batter while the sauce simmers.

dumpling batter

Drop large spoonfuls of the dumpling batter over the top of the simmering sauce. Cover and let cook for about 15 minutes.

drop dumplings on simmering sauce

The dumplings will be puffy and soft and the blackberry sauce will have cooked down even more.

dumplings on hot blackberry sauce

Serve each dumpling with a spoonful of blackberry sauce.

Scrumptious beyond belief!

If you love blackberries, you’ll want to try this Blackberry Bread Pudding too.

blackberry sauce with dumplings on top

What other fruits can be used for fruit dumplings?

Try making fruit dumplings with raspberries, black raspberries, strawberries or a combination of berries.

skillet with blackberry dumplings
blackberry dumplings


spoon holding blackberry dumplings

Blackberry Dumplings

Liz – Eat Move Make
Blackberry dumplings are a southern dessert favorite!  They're cooked in a simmering blackberry sauce and can be eaten hot or cold. Delicious with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped topping. 
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 228 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 quart fresh blackberries
  • 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar divided
  • ¾ teaspoon salt divided
  • ½ teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ⅔ cup milk
  • Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for garnish

Instructions
 

  • In a skillet over medium heat, stir together blackberries, 1 cup sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt and lemon juice. Use a large spoon to smoosh the berries so they release their juices and stir regularly to ensure the sauce doesn’t burn. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and the rest of the salt and sugar. Add milk, stirring just until mixed.
  • Drop into six mounds over the blackberry sauce. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Top with whipped cream or ice cream, if desired.
All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only and nutrition may vary according to exact products and the online nutrition calculator being used. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on EatMoveMake.com should only be used as a general guideline.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 228kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 6gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 460mgFiber: 6gSugar: 12g
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About Liz

Liz is a midwestern mom gone southern (accent in transition). She lives in North Carolina and loves cooking, baking, traveling, movies, crafts, hot and cold tea, wine, pizza and the occasional nap. She also revels in the fact she's a crazy cat lady.

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I’m the founder of Eat Move Make and a North Carolina mom of two humans and six cats. I love to cook, bake, craft and travel. I’m also addicted to tea (but not sweet tea).

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