Berry Dumplings
Indulge in the sweet, comforting flavors of homemade Berry Dumplings—a rustic dessert that combines the vibrant juiciness of mixed berries with soft, pillowy dumplings. This quick and easy recipe comes together in just 35 minutes, making it a perfect treat for weeknights or special occasions. Simmered with a hint of lemon juice and sugar, the berries create a luscious syrup that pairs beautifully with tender dumplings made from scratch using butter and a touch of vanilla. Whether enjoyed warm on its own or topped with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream, Berry Dumplings are a nostalgic treat that brings the taste of summer straight to your table. Perfect for berry season or any time you’re craving a fruit-forward dessert!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Mixed berries (e.g., blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, blackberries)
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 0.5 cup Water
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 0.5 cup Milk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the mixed berries, granulated sugar, lemon juice, and water. Stir gently and bring to a simmer. Cook for about 5 minutes, allowing the berries to release their juices.
While the berry mixture simmers, prepare the dumpling dough. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Stir in the milk and vanilla extract, mixing just until the dough comes together. Do not overmix.
Using a tablespoon or a small cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of the dough onto the simmering berry mixture. Space them evenly across the surface, as they will expand during cooking.
Reduce the heat to low and cover the saucepan with a tight-fitting lid. Allow the dumplings to cook for 15-20 minutes, or until they are puffed and cooked through. Avoid lifting the lid during cooking, as this will let steam escape and may affect the dumplings' texture.
Once the dumplings are cooked, remove the saucepan from the heat. Serve the berry dumplings warm, either on their own or with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1876 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 52.3 g | 67% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.1 g | 156% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 135 mg | 45% | |
| Sodium | 1557 mg | 68% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 333.7 g | 121% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.7 g | 110% | |
| Total Sugars | 165.6 g | ||
| Protein | 27.4 g | 55% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 330 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 12.0 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 1229 mg | 26% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
