Description
A classic American dessert featuring fluffy dumplings cooked atop a luscious, tangy blackberry sauce. This stovetop recipe combines fresh or frozen blackberries with a simple biscuit-like batter, simmered to perfection for a comforting, old-fashioned treat perfect for summer or any time of year.
Ingredients
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Blackberry Sauce
- 2 cups fresh or frozen blackberries
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Dumplings
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon butter, cold and cut into small pieces
- 1/2 cup milk
Instructions
- Prepare the Blackberry Sauce: In a large saucepan, combine the blackberries, 1/2 cup of sugar, water, and lemon juice. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally to ensure the sugar dissolves and the berries soften.
- Make the Dumpling Batter: Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, remaining 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the cold butter using a fork or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the milk just until combined into a thick batter, being careful not to overmix.
- Drop the Dumplings onto Sauce: Spoon the batter by generous spoonfuls directly over the simmering blackberry mixture, spacing them evenly to allow for expansion as they cook.
- Simmer the Dumplings: Cover the pan tightly with a lid and reduce the heat to low. Let the dumplings simmer gently for 15 minutes without lifting the lid, ensuring they steam and cook through thoroughly until fluffy and no longer doughy in the center.
- Check and Serve: After 15 minutes, lift the lid carefully and check that the dumplings are fully cooked. Serve the dumplings warm with spoonfuls of the blackberry sauce, optionally topped with vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of heavy cream for extra richness.
Notes
- For added richness and contrast, serve warm with vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of heavy cream.
- No need to thaw frozen blackberries before using; they cook up perfectly in the sauce.
- Do not lift the lid while the dumplings are simmering to ensure they cook evenly and remain fluffy.
- If the blackberry mixture is too tart, you can adjust sugar to taste before adding batter.
