Blackberry Fruit Dumpling

Name: Blackberry Fruit Dumpling
Ingredients: 3 pints fresh or frozen blackberries; 1 cup sugar; 3/4 cup water; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 5 teaspoons baking powder; 5 teaspoons sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 egg; 1/3 cup milk; Half-and-half or whipped cream, optional

11 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

3 pints fresh or frozen blackberries
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup water
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
5 teaspoons baking powder
5 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1/3 cup milk
Half-and-half or whipped cream, optional

Directions

1

In a 6-qt. kettle, combine the blackberries, sugar, water and butter; bring to a boil.
2

For dumplings, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. In a large bowl, beat egg and milk; stir in dry ingredients until a soft dough forms. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto boiling berry mixture. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until dumplings test done (do not lift the cover while simmering).
3

Serve warm with cream if desired.