Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Simple ingredients, quick preparation, and rich blackberry flavor make this a must-try dessert that feels like a warm hug in a bowl.
Kitchen Equipment You’ll Need
Large saucepan or Dutch oven
Mixing bowls
Whisk or fork
Measuring cups and spoons
Spoon or cookie scoop
Lid for the saucepan
Tips for Success
Use ripe or thawed blackberries for best flavor
Avoid lifting the lid while dumplings cook to ensure they stay fluffy
Taste the syrup before adding dumplings and adjust sweetness if needed
Ingredients
For the blackberry syrup:
4 cups fresh or frozen blackberries
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the dumplings:
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons butter, cold and cubed
½ cup milk
Directions
In a large saucepan, combine blackberries, sugar, water, and lemon juice. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat and simmer for 5–7 minutes until the berries begin to break down. Stir in vanilla.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk just until combined—do not overmix.
Drop spoonfuls of dumpling dough over the simmering berries. Cover the pan tightly with a lid and cook on low heat for 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
After 15 minutes, remove the lid. Dumplings should be puffed and cooked through. Serve warm with a drizzle of syrup and optional ice cream or cream.
Additional Tips or Variations
Add cinnamon or nutmeg to the syrup for warm spice
Swap in raspberries or blueberries for a different fruit flavor
Use buttermilk in the dumplings for extra tenderness
Top with whipped cream or crème fraîche for a finishing touch