Blueberry Dumplings Skillet

blueberry dumpling skillet served over vanilla ice cream in clear glass bowls

5 from 1 vote

Blueberry Dumplings Skillet

This blueberry dumplings skillet is a casual dessert bursting with fresh summer berries. Ready in less than a half hour, this skillet slump is a delicious and alternative to cobblers, crisps and crumble. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a down home taste of the best warm weather flavors there are!

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert

Cuisine: American, Southern

Servings:

Calories: 342kcal

Author: Meaghan @ 4 Sons R Us

Ingredients

1 18 oz clamshell fresh blueberries
2 cups water
1/4 cup milk
1 stick butter softened & cut into rough chunks
1 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 cup + 1 tbsp sugar
1 cup flour
pinch salt
vanilla ice cream for serving

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Instructions

To a medium sized mixing bowl, add the tablespoon of sugar, baking powder, flour, and salt. Whisk together until evenly combined.
Add the butter to the bowl, and cut in using a pastry cutter or a fork.
Once th butter's completely incorporated and the mixture's crumbly, add the milk and stir to form the dough. Don't overmix.
In a large skillet set over medium heat, stir together the berries, remaining sugar, and water until evenly mixed.
Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally.
Using a tablespoon and working quickly, drop spoonful's of the dumpling batter evenly out into the bubbling berry mixture. It will get crowded by the end, that's ok.
Once all the dumplings have been dropped into the skillet reduce the heat to a low simmer.
Cover and let the dumplings cook for 20-25 minutes, or until the dough's cooked through. Do not stir.
Take a large dumpling out, cut it open and check the center to be sure. Remove the skillet from heat.
Serve warm over vanilla ice cream or with vanilla extract infused, freshly whipped cream.

Notes

When the dumplings are cooking, don't stir them. Also, you can crowd the pan, which is often a no-no when cooking using a skillet and liquid to cook foods.
Make sure you chunk the butter BEFORE softening. This helps avoid losing any butter when cutting it up.
When stirring the dough, I highly recommend using an actual dough whisk. I find it works the best and yields the best results. It also prevents a sticky mess.

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