Blackberry Dumplings

Recipe View 30 mins In a large saucepan, combine the blackberries, sugar, water, butter, and cinnamon. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the blackberries begin to break down and form a luscious sauce (approximately 20-30 minutes).

Recipe View 5 mins While the blackberry sauce simmers, prepare the dumpling dough. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Cut in the shortening using a pastry blender or knife until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Recipe View 3 mins In a separate small bowl, whisk the egg yolk lightly. Add the egg yolk to the flour mixture. Gradually add the milk, a tablespoon at a time, tossing with a fork until the flour mixture is just moistened. The dough should come together when squeezed, but avoid overmixing. You may not need all 5 tablespoons.

Recipe View 1 mins Divide the dough in half and shape each portion into a ball.

Recipe View 5 mins On a lightly floured surface, roll one ball of dough into a 1/4-inch thick round, similar to a pie crust. Using a floured knife or pizza cutter, cut the round into strips approximately 2 to 3 inches wide. Repeat with the second ball of dough.

Recipe View 5 mins Gently drop 4-inch lengths of dough into the simmering blackberry sauce. Repeat until all the dough has been used. Make sure each dumpling have enough space to expand while cooking.

Recipe View 15 mins Cook the dumplings over medium heat for 15 minutes. Gently push the dumplings down into the sauce to ensure they cook evenly, but avoid stirring vigorously until they are fully cooked to prevent them from clumping together.

Recipe View 1 mins Serve warm, spooning the blackberry sauce generously over the dumplings. Enjoy!