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Close up of fluffy pastry balls in a rich, bubbling berry syrup.

Traditional Southern Stovetop Blackberry Dumplings

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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 quart fresh blackberries
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup shortening
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 5 tbsp milk
  • Slurry: 1/2 cup water mixed with 2 tbsp cornstarch

Method
 

  1. Combine blackberries, sugar, 2 cups water, butter, and cinnamon in a saucepan. Simmer for 25 minutes.
  2. In a bowl, mix flour and salt. Cut in shortening until crumbly.
  3. Add egg yolk and milk (one tbsp at a time) until a dough ball forms.
  4. Shape dough into small balls or flat strips.
  5. Drop dough into the simmering berries. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes without stirring.
  6. Remove cooked dumplings to a plate.
  7. Whisk cornstarch and 1/2 cup water; stir into the berry juice.
  8. Boil sauce until thickened, then pour over dumplings.