How to Make Blackberry Dumplings

 

Since I have blackberries growing along my fence, I am always looking for new blackberry recipes.

This recipe for Blackberry Dumplings is a clear winner.

Besides being simple and tasty – its also can be made in a dutch oven for a camping treat.

Try it an tell me what you think.

 

Blackberry Dumplings Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 qt Fresh or frozen (loose-pack) blackberries
• 1 c Plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided
• 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1/2 ts Lemon extract
• 1 1/2 c All-purpose flour
• 2 ts Baking powder
• 1/4 ts Ground nutmeg
• 2/3 c Milk
• Cream or whipped cream, optional

Procedure

• In a Dutch oven, combine the blackberries, 1 cup sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt and lemon extract.
• Bring to a boil
• Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, nutmeg and remaining sugar and salt.
• Add milk
• Stir just until mixed. (Dough will be very thick.)
• Drop by tablespoonfuls into six mounds onto hot blackberry mixture
• Cover tightly and simmer for 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in a dumpling comes out clean.
• Spoon into serving dishes.

If cooking in an oven I used 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes, but the recipe really is designed for a campfire.