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Old Fashioned Southern Blackberry Dumplings in Crockpot

Slow Cooker Blackberry Dumpling is a warm, comforting Southern classic features plump blackberries simmered into a thick, bubbly purple sauce, topped with soft, pillowy dumplings that absorb all the delicious berry juices. It’s a perfect "set-it-and-forget-it" comfort food dessert.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 302kcal
Author: Anjali

INGREDIENTS

Blackberry filling

  • 5 cups blackberries fresh, if using frozen, thaw before use
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar adjust based on sweetness of the berries
  • ¼ cup water
  • ¼ teaspoon lemon juice (optional, for brightness)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for extra thickening)

Dumpling Dough

  • 1½ cup self raising flour
  • 2 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup whole milk (or buttermilk)
  • 2 sticks unsalted butter cold, cut into cubes

Serving

  • Fresh whipped cream (or vanilla ice cream)
  • Fresh mint leaves

INSTRUCTIONS

  • In the ceramic insert of your crockpot, combine the blackberries, sugar, water, and lemon juice. Stir gently to coat the berries.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add the cold butter cut into cubes. Use a pastry cutter to mix it to get a crumbly mixture. Then pour in the milk. Stir with a spatula just until a sticky dough forms (do not overmix).
  • Using a small cookie scooper, drop rounded dumplings of the sticky dough directly on top of the blackberry mixture, spacing them out evenly.
  • Cover and cook on High for 2 hours (or Low for 3.5 to 4 hours). Avoid lifting the lid during cooking so the trapped steam can fully cook the center of the dumplings. The dumplings are done when they are puffed, cooked through, and have absorbed the deep pinkish-purple blackberry juice.
  • Spoon the warm blackberry dumplings into bowls or plates. Top each serving with a generous dollop of fresh whipped cream and garnish with a sprig of mint.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Old Fashioned Southern Blackberry Dumplings in Crockpot
Amount Per Serving
Calories 302 Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value*
Fat 2g3%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.4g
Cholesterol 4mg1%
Sodium 254mg11%
Potassium 275mg8%
Carbohydrates 66g22%
Fiber 7g29%
Sugar 36g40%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 307IU6%
Vitamin C 25mg30%
Calcium 156mg16%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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