Blueberry Dumplings
Indulge in the sweet, nostalgic flavors of homemade Blueberry Dumplings, a charming dessert that combines plump, juicy blueberries with soft, pillowy dumplings. This comforting recipe begins with a luscious blueberry sauce simmered to perfection, enhanced by a hint of vanilla and optional cinnamon for a warm, aromatic twist. The dumplings, made with a simple batter of buttery flour, baking powder, and milk, steam gently over the bubbling fruit for a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture. With just 35 minutes from start to finish, this easy dessert is perfect for weeknight treats or casual gatherings. Serve these blueberry dumplings warm, ideally with a scoop of ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream, for a dessert that's as cozy as it is delicious. Keywords: blueberry dumplings, easy dessert recipe, fruit dumplings, summer desserts, comfort food dessert.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups Blueberries
- 0.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 cup Water
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 3 tablespoons Butter
- 0.5 cups Milk
- 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoons Cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the blueberries, granulated sugar, and water. Cook over medium heat until the mixture starts to simmer, stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat to low and let it gently simmer while you prepare the dumpling dough.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. If using cinnamon, add it here and whisk to combine.
Add the butter to the dry ingredients. Use your fingers or a pastry cutter to work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Pour in the milk and vanilla extract. Stir gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the dough should be slightly sticky but cohesive.
Using a spoon, drop small dollops (about 1 tablespoon each) of the dumpling dough onto the simmering blueberry mixture. Work quickly to ensure even cooking.
Cover the saucepan tightly with a lid and let the dumplings steam over low heat for 15 minutes. Do not lift the lid during this time, as the steam is essential for cooking the dumplings.
After 15 minutes, check that the dumplings are puffed and fully cooked by inserting a toothpick into the center of one—it should come out clean.
Serve the blueberry dumplings warm, either on their own or topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1474 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.5 g | 53% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.9 g | 104% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 110 mg | 37% | |
| Sodium | 1766 mg | 77% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 257.6 g | 94% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.0 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 145.6 g | ||
| Protein | 20.1 g | 40% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 206 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 5.7 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 343 mg | 7% | |
*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.
