Blueberry Dumplings Recipe | Easy Old-Fashioned Homestead Dessert

A serving of blueberry dumplings on a white plate topped with whipped cream.

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Blueberry Dumplings Recipe | Easy Old-Fashioned Homestead Dessert

These old-fashioned blueberry dumplings are the ultimate comfort dessert! Tender, fluffy dumplings simmer in a sweet homemade blueberry sauce for a simple homestead treat that's easy enough for weeknights and special enough for family gatherings. Made with pantry staples and ready in under 40 minutes, this classic blueberry dumplings recipe is one you'll make again and again.

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Total Time25

Course: Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: blueberry dumpling recipe, blueberry dumplings, old fashioned dessert

Servings: servings

Calories: 200kcal

Author: Melissa Norris

Cost: Varies

Equipment

Large Pan w/Lid
Mixing Bowl
Spoon
Pastry Cutter or two sharp knives

Ingredients

Sauce

4 cups blueberries or other berry fresh or frozen
2 teaspoon cornstarch for frozen berries
½ cup water
3 tablespoon maple syrup
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Dumplings

2 cups all purpose flour For a gluten-free flour blend, I used ⅔ cup brown rice flour, ⅔ cup sorghum flour, ⅔ cup arrowroot flour, and 1 teaspoon ground chia seed.
4 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt I love Redmond Real Salt. Use code “Pioneering” for 15% off.
¼ cup butter
1 tablespoon maple syrup
¾ cup milk minus a tbsp.

Instructions

In a large pan, add all sauce ingredients and heat until boiling. If using frozen berries, toss the thawed berries with cornstarch before placing them in the pan. Once the sauce is boiling, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
While sauce is simmering, combine flour(s), baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until the mixture looks like crumbs. Add 1 tablespoon maple syrup to the bottom of a measuring cup and then fill to ¾ cup with milk. Add milk and syrup to flour mixture and stir until just combined.
Drop dough by heaping spoon-fulls onto simmering blueberry sauce. You should have about ten dumplings.
Cover the pan with a lid, and cook for 15 minutes.
Serve while warm.

Notes

Recipe Tips and Troubleshooting:

Keep the lid closed while the dumplings cook so they steam properly and turn light and fluffy
Do not overmix the dumpling dough, or it can become dense
If your sauce thickens too much, add a splash of water to loosen it
Use a cookie scoop for evenly sized dumplings
Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor

Serving Blueberry Dumplings:

Blueberry dumplings are best enjoyed warm and fresh from the pot while the dumplings are still soft and fluffy.

For a classic dessert, serve them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and let it melt into the warm blueberry sauce. If you prefer something a little richer, a drizzle of cream or half-and-half is just as delicious.

They also pair wonderfully with a hot cup of coffee or tea for an afternoon treat. Whether you're serving them after a family dinner or bringing them to the table for a special occasion, these old-fashioned blueberry dumplings are a simple dessert that always feels comforting and inviting.

Storage Instructions:

Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days

Reheating: Warm gently on the stovetop or in the microwave with a splash of water to loosen the sauce

Freezing: Not recommended, as dumplings can lose their soft texture after thawing

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