Homemade Blackberry Dumplings
We are lucky enough to have an abundance of wild blackberry bushes in our yard, a true gift of the summer season! Usually, we just pick the fresh, juicy berries straight off the bushes for a simple snack, but this time my husband had a specific craving: homemade blackberry dumplings. It became a fun, collaborative kitchen project: he picked the berries, and I handled the baking. The result was this incredible dessert that perfectly captures the essence of summer. I made our favorite simple, fluffy dough, filled it with the sweetened, ripe blackberries, and topped the warm creation off with a generous scoop of cold vanilla ice cream. The contrast of the warm, syrupy fruit and dough with the melting ice cream is a delightful treat that you’ll want to make all season long. This easy blackberry dumpling recipe is pure Southern comfort food and brings back wonderful memories of childhood summers and grandmother’s cooking.
Homemade Blackberry Dumplings
Ingredients
Dough:
- 2 1/2 C flour
- 1/4 C sugar
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1 C butter chilled and sliced
- 1/4 C milk chilled
- 1 tsp. vanilla
Filling:
- 5-6 C fresh blackberries
- 3/4 C sugar
- 2 tsp. vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease an oblong baking dish.
- Place berries into a bowl and toss with sugar and vanilla; set aside.
- Mix together the flour, sugar, and salt. Add sliced butter.
- Cut in the butter until you get a crumbly mix.
- Add vanilla and milk. Mix until a dough forms.
- Divide dough into six pieces. Roll one out into a circle (about 6-7 inches wide).
- Place the circle of dough into a bowl. This will hold the dough upright for you.
- Fill with 3/4 C of sweetened berries.
- Crimp the top of the dough together.
- Place into prepared pan. Repeat with remaining dough and berries.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve with some vanilla ice cream on top and enjoy!
Step by step directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease an oblong baking dish
Place berries into a bowl and toss with sugar and vanilla; set aside.
Mix together the flour, sugar, and salt. Add sliced butter.
Cut in the butter until you get a crumbly mix.
Add vanilla and milk. Mix until a dough forms.
Divide dough into six pieces. Roll one out into a circle (about 6-7 inches wide).
Place the circle of dough into a bowl. This will hold the dough upright for you.
Fill with 3/4 C of sweetened berries.
Crimp the top of the dough together.
Place into prepared pan. Repeat with remaining dough and berries.
Bake for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown.
Serve with some vanilla ice cream on top and enjoy!
Key Ingredients for Your Blackberry Dumplings
This simple recipe relies on pantry staples and fresh produce to create a delicious and satisfying dessert.
- Fresh Blackberries: About 4-5 cups of ripe berries are ideal. You can also use frozen blackberries if fresh ones aren’t in season.
- Sugar: To sweeten the berries and the dumpling dough. The amount can be adjusted based on the natural sweetness of your fruit.
- Water & Lemon Juice: These create the base for the luscious, syrupy sauce.
- All-Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, & Salt: The dry ingredients that give the dumplings their light and fluffy texture.
- Milk & Butter/Shortening: The wet ingredients for a tender dough.
- Vanilla Ice Cream: An optional but highly recommended addition for serving.
Why You’ll Love This Easy Blackberry Dumpling Recipe
- Fresh, Seasonal Flavor: Using fresh, ripe blackberries straight from the garden (or a local market) gives this dessert an unparalleled vibrant flavor.
- Simple & Quick: This recipe uses a straightforward drop dumpling method, so there’s no complicated rolling or cutting involved.
- Comfort Food Classic: Warm, sweet, and satisfying, these dumplings are the ultimate feel-good dessert.
- Versatile Serving: While vanilla ice cream is a classic pairing, you can also serve them with whipped cream or a drizzle of heavy cream.
Tips for Perfect Homemade Blackberry Dumplings
- Don’t Overmix the Dough: Mix the wet and dry ingredients for the dumplings just until combined. Overmixing results in tough dumplings.
- Keep the Lid On: Once you drop the dumplings into the simmering berry mixture, cover the pot tightly and resist the urge to lift the lid. The steam is essential for cooking the dumplings through.
- Adjust Sweetness: Taste your blackberries before adding sugar to the sauce. If they are very tart, you may need a little more sugar.
- Serving Suggestions: Serve the dumplings warm, generously spooned over vanilla ice cream, so the ice cream begins to melt into the sweet, purple sauce.
This easy summer dessert is a fantastic way to use up your fresh backyard bounty and enjoy a taste of nostalgic comfort food. Happy picking, and happy cooking!
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I am so excited to make this Lisa!! I just saw this recipe, since I'm getting home from a trip. I just picked up a bunch of blackberries at the store by chance, and so now I have something to make with them. I'm so excited! My husband is going to die when he comes home to this tonight!
My boyfriends mother is coming to stay with us this weekend so I want to make her something delicious and she loves blackberries so I think this is the winner! Thanks for sharing!
-Rachel
Hi there- found you through the hop and am a new follower. Wow- you make this sound easy! As a beginner, it sees like something I might be able to do. Thanks for sharing! I hope you have time to follow my life in South Africa by http://withoutcomplexities.blogspot.com
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Oh yummy! This looks so good!
I could have eaten this last night! it probably would have made me feel better. Thanks for posting to WorkShop Wednesday!
This is such an excellent tutorial! I have never made fruit dumplings before, but I am looking forward to trying these. Blackberries are just coming into season here in England. Thank you for sharing this excellent post with Let's Do Brunch!
I can't wait to try your Blackberry Dumplings with some of our fresh Blackberries from our bushes. This is a great recipe! Thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and sure hope to see you again real soon!
Miz Helen
I have so many blackberries…looks like another great recipe for testing!!!
These look awesome! I have a ways to go before our blackberries are ripe but I will give this one a try.
I just love blackberries and I am jealous that you have all of those bushes and can eat them whenever you want. Ship one to me? Recipe looks yummy.
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Oh my gosh!! This looks amazing!! I am going to make these this weekend!!
I just picked 6 lbs of blackberries today and after making jam, I still have a ton! This looks like a great way to use some more of them up!
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These look fantastic. I'm patiently waiting for all of the wonderful local fruit to make it's appearances and this will be a great vehicle for them. Can't wait to try it.
This look awesome. I'm super excited for all the different fruit to come into season. Seems like you could make this with about anything.
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Lisa , the boys went out yesterday afternoon and picked loads of blackberries. I am making these tonight for dessert. Thank you for posting!
Liz
Oh my. I gotta try this.
what a fun dessert for company…i do adore blackberries and don't eat enough of 'em…thanks for sharing such a simple and delectable recipe at fridays unfolded!
alison
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Absolutely gorgeous and I love how you shaped them. What a fun dumpling for any fruit. I planted some blackberry bushes up at our cabin, but all the wildlife get them first. We will have to try these luscious little gems.
Looks really good. We'd love you to your recipes with us at
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Yummy!! I have some blackberries waiting for me at home in the fridge!! Can't wait to try this!! Thanks for linking up to 2 Maids a Baking!!
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Saved and printed. Thank you so very much for sharing.
My goodness, that looks mouthwatering. I love blackberries and my kids would go crazy over this.
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Wow, this looks so good! And I am super jealous of all your blackberry bushes. How fun. Thanks so much for sharing @ Tasty Tuesdays!
Alissa
What a fantastic recipe, this looks so delicious! Loving your blog and so glad to be your newest follower! 🙂
Oh my, this looks sooo yummy! I loved your easy step by step instructions….. a perfect summer dessert! Visiting from Judy's Sizzle into Summer party.Have a nice evening!~Poppy
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Those are so cute and look delish! Have you tried it with other berries, too?
These look so delicious and beautiful! Please share your great summer recipe with our readers by linking it up at Muffin Monday! Our readers will love it! Thanks!
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Those are so pretty! What a wonderful idea. We LOVE blackberries and ice cream sends it over the top.
Beautiful post! Perfect for summer. Lovely dumplings! Thanks for sharing:)
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Insert stomach growling! I love, love, love blackberries, and usually just go for cobbler. But these look amazing. Probably time to branch out. ~ Courtney
Yum, these look really good. Sometimes I get a lot of blueberries, and I bet they'd taste great in these dumplings.
Cheers,
Tracy Screaming Sardine
What a beautiful summer treat! YUM! Thanks for sharing! Jen @ http://www.icantstopcrafting.blogspot.com
Oh my word! I adore blackberries in any form and this looks & sounds delish! My former m-i-l used to make an excellent cobbler with them. I will definitely try these. I've had apple & peach dumplings and now wondering why no blackberries? 🙂 Thanks so much for sharing!
Pat
I LOVE that you have blackberry bushes to get your blackberries from! I had to buy mine from the grocery store to make a pie today, and it just wasn't the same. These dumplings sound delicious!
oh my goodness this looks so yummy!!
I know that I love blueberries but I've only recently discovered that I do like blackberries, too. So, this looks really delicious to me right now. Thanks for sharing on A Well-Seasoned Life's Sweet Indulgences Sunday.
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Those dumplings look so yummy! I'm jealous of your berry bushes! We have a few bushes but they aren't mature enough to give us much yet. Have a wonderful weekend, Lisa!
I love this recipe! My grandmother use to make peach dumplings and serve them for dinner with butter and spices! I will have to try your recipe, thanks!