How to Make Blueberry Dumplings

About 4 cups of blueberries are necessary for dumplings.

Blueberries have been used in teas, medicines, dyes and foods like muffins and dumplings. Homemade blueberry dumplings can be made in under an hour. They come out extremely hot, but pair nicely with vanilla ice cream.

Things You'll Need

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp. baking powder
• 1/8 tsp. salt
• 3 tbsp. shortening
• 3/4 cup whole milk
• 4 cups fresh blueberries
• 1 tbsp. sugar
• 1/2 cup sugar

Instructions

1. Bring 2 cups of water, the berries, and 1 1/2 cups of sugar to a boil.

2. Measure the flour, baking powder, 1 tbsp. sugar and salt into a bowl. Add the shortening, then stir in the milk until the dough is consistent.

3. Drop spoonfuls of the dough into the berries. Cover the pot, reduce the heat, and cook for 25 minutes with no stirring. Let the dumplings cool for a few minutes before serving them.

Tips & Warnings

• Blueberry dumplings are hot when served so be careful when eating them or you might get burned. Blueberry juice is very hot and tends to burn skin quickly.

References

• Food Network: Blueberry Dumplings