Irresistible Raspberry Buttermilk Dumplings

This irresistible raspberry buttermilk dumplings recipe offers a fresh, fruity change to an old-fashioned favorite; the dumplings are rich, yet light.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 646 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup water
• 3 tablespoons shortening
• 4 cups black raspberries
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.75 cup buttermilk
• 4.5 cups white sugar
• 0.25 teaspoon lemon juice

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine 4 ½ cups sugar, raspberries, 1 cup water, and lemon juice in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer, gently stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Add equal amounts more sugar and water, if needed, so liquid remains slightly above berries.

Step 2

Stir flour, baking soda, and salt together in a medium bowl; cut in shortening with a pastry blender or tines of a fork to form pea-size pieces. Stir in ¾ cup buttermilk until dough comes together. Gradually add more buttermilk if dough seems stiff.

Step 3

Drop dough into raspberry sauce, 1 tablespoon at a time; cover and simmer, about 5 minutes. Flip dumplings, cover, and cook 10 minutes more. Set aside before serving, 10 minutes.