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Blackberry Slump

Juicy blackberries simmer with lemon, warm spices, and vanilla beneath tender buttermilk dumplings. This old-fashioned stovetop dessert is rustic, comforting, and especially good served warm with vanilla ice cream.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert, Dumplings, Fruit Dessert, Stovetop Dessert, Summer Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 365 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour for the topping
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt for the topping
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar for the topping
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
  • 1 cup buttermilk cold
  • 4 1/2 cups blackberries
  • 1/2 to 2/3 cup granulated sugar for the filling; adjust to taste
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt for the filling
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
  • 1 large lemon zested
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • vanilla ice cream for serving, optional

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, sugar, baking powder, and baking soda.
  • Cut in the cold butter until the mixture contains pea-sized pieces.
  • Add the cold buttermilk and stir gently just until a loose dough forms. Do not overmix.
  • Place the topping dough in the refrigerator while preparing the filling.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the cornstarch and lemon juice until smooth.
  • In a large bowl, gently toss the blackberries with the sugar, salt, cinnamon, cardamom, and lemon zest.
  • Add the cornstarch mixture and vanilla extract, toss gently, and let stand for 10 minutes.
  • Transfer the berries and their juices to a wide 11- or 12-inch skillet with a tight-fitting lid.
  • Cook over medium-low heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the berries begin to soften and the liquid thickens slightly.
  • Remove the skillet from the heat and drop the chilled dough over the berries in rough 2- to 3-tablespoon portions.
  • Cover tightly, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 18–20 minutes without lifting the lid.
  • Remove the lid and let the slump rest for 10–15 minutes before serving.
  • Spoon into bowls and serve warm with vanilla ice cream if desired.

Notes

Keep the lid closed while the dumplings cook so the steam stays trapped. Adjust the sugar according to the sweetness of the berries.

Nutrition

Calories: 365kcal
Keyword blackberry dessert, blackberry slump, buttermilk dumplings, stovetop cobbler, summer berries
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