Description
A comforting stovetop dessert featuring tender buttermilk dumplings in a juicy blackberry sauce, perfect for using fresh or frozen blackberries.
Ingredients
For the berry sauce
- 4 cups Blackberries (fresh or frozen) (If using frozen, no need to thaw.)
- 1 cup Granulated sugar (Adjust to taste depending on berry sweetness.)
- 1 cup Water (Or a splash of juice for extra flavor.)
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice (Optional, but enhances berry flavor.)
- 1 pinch Salt (Enhances flavor.)
- 1 tbsp Butter (Adds richness to the sauce.)
For the dumplings
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp Baking powder (Ensures fluffy dumplings.)
- 1 tbsp Granulated sugar (Optional, for a slightly sweet dumpling.)
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 cup Buttermilk (For soft and tender dumplings.)
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract (Optional.)
Instructions
Make the berry sauce
- In a deep skillet, combine blackberries, sugar, water, salt, and butter. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
- Stir occasionally and let simmer until the sauce is thickened to your preference, usually about 5-10 minutes.
Prepare the dumpling dough
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- Pour in the buttermilk and stir just until combined, being careful not to overmix.
Cook the dumplings
- Drop spoonfuls of dumpling dough on top of the simmering blackberry sauce, leaving space for expansion.
- Cover with a lid and cook on low heat for about 12-15 minutes, until dumplings are puffed and cooked through.
- Let the pan rest off the heat for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve warm, ideally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream on top. Allow sauce to thicken slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Comfort Food, Dessert
- Cuisine: American, Southern