Blueberry Dumplings Recipe Courtesy Paula Deen
Indulge in the rustic charm of Paula Deen’s Blueberry Dumplings, a delightful dessert that pairs sweet, juicy blueberries with tender, fluffy dumplings. This comforting Southern-style treat combines the warmth of cinnamon and nutmeg with the rich, buttery texture of homemade dumpling dough, all simmered to perfection in a fragrant blueberry sauce. Crafted with simple ingredients like fresh blueberries, all-purpose flour, and a hint of vanilla, this recipe comes together in just 40 minutes. Perfect for a crowd-pleasing dessert, these dumplings are best served warm with a drizzle of the luscious blueberry sauce and a dollop of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. Packed with old-fashioned flavor and easy-to-follow steps, this recipe is a must-try for anyone looking to elevate their dessert game.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Fresh blueberries
- 0.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 2 cups Water
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
- 0.125 teaspoons Salt
- 1 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoons Baking powder
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- 0.5 cups Milk
- 0.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
Instructions
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the blueberries, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, water, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and let it simmer while you prepare the dumpling dough.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt until well combined.
Add the chilled, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Use your fingers, a pastry cutter, or a fork to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Stir in the milk and vanilla extract, mixing gently until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.
Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough into the simmering blueberry mixture. Cover the saucepan with a tight-fitting lid.
Cook for 10-12 minutes without lifting the lid, allowing the dumplings to steam and cook through.
After 10-12 minutes, check that the dumplings are cooked by inserting a toothpick or skewer into the center of one. It should come out clean.
Serve the blueberry dumplings warm, either as is or with a dollop of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an extra treat.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1268 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.0 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.5 g | 82% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 73 mg | 24% | |
| Sodium | 814 mg | 35% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 242.7 g | 88% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.9 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 136.5 g | ||
| Protein | 18.8 g | 38% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 230 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 6.5 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 562 mg | 12% | |
*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.
