Ingredients
- For the blackberry sauce:
- 1 quart blackberries, fresh or frozen
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the dumplings:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup milk
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, combine blackberries, water, and sugar over medium heat.
- Bring to a soft boil, stirring occasionally as berries break down.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add lemon juice and vanilla extract, stir to combine.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
- Mix melted butter and milk, then combine with dry ingredients to form soft dough.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto simmering sauce.
- Cover saucepan and cook on low heat for 15 minutes without lifting lid.
- Check dumplings with a toothpick; if clean, they are done.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Do not overmix dumpling dough to keep it light and fluffy.
- Frozen blackberries can be used without thawing.
- Add cinnamon or nutmeg for extra flavor.
- Reduce sugar if berries are very sweet.
- Store leftovers refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Add a splash of water when reheating if sauce thickens.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
