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Delicious homemade Blackberry Dumplings served with cream.

Blackberry Dumplings

A sweet and comforting dessert featuring juicy blackberries topped with fluffy dumplings, perfect for family gatherings or a cozy night in.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Blackberry Sauce
  • 1 pound blackberries (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Dumplings
  • 2 cups sifted flour
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter (cold and cut into pieces)
  • ¾ cup buttermilk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Blackberry Sauce
  1. In a medium pot, combine blackberries, 1 cup sugar, water, lemon juice, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract.
  2. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the mixture is thick and bubbly.
  3. Remove from heat.
Dumplings
  1. In a large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, salt, and sugar.
  2. Add the cold butter pieces and mix until crumbly.
  3. Pour in the buttermilk and stir until just combined.
Assembly & Cooking
  1. Pour the blackberry sauce into a baking dish.
  2. Drop spoonfuls of dumpling batter onto the blackberry sauce.
  3. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes or until the dumplings are golden brown and cooked through.

Notes

Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat in the microwave or oven.