How to Make Bertha's Blueberry Dumplings - A Step-by-Step Guide

Bertha's Blueberry Dumplings are a delightful and comforting dessert that have been passed down through generations in my family. This recipe originated from my great-grandmother, Bertha, who was known for her amazing cooking and baking skills. These dumplings are a perfect balance of sweet and tart, with tender, fluffy dumplings and a luscious blueberry sauce that will have you coming back for seconds.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons lard
  • ⅔ cup milk
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 pint blueberries

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • In a medium bowl, mix flour, baking powder and salt. Rub in lard with fingers. Stir in milk to make a soft dough.
  • In a deep skillet, boil water. Reduce heat to a simmer and stir in sugar until dissolved. Stir in blueberries. Drop dough by rounded spoonfuls into simmering blueberry syrup. Cover and simmer 10 minutes. Serve.
  • Nutrition

    288 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 6mg
    • Sodium: 335mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 56g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 30g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 131mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 96mg