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Blackberry Dumpling Recipe + Summer Reading Fun!

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This has been one of the longest summer breaks since Graham started school.  On the one hand it has been great, on the other, I feel like it means that next summer will be cut so short!  It is nice to have a happy medium in my opinion.  With all of the time we have had and our commitment  to try to stay local this summer, we have been finding a lot of different ways to entertain ourselves.  Of course, one of those ways is reading.  Graham has always been an avid reader and I definitely enjoy a good book and some peace on the swing.  Davis is just learning to read, but enjoys to be read to.  So, how do you keep it fun and entertaining especially on a long summer?  Well, for us, that means making it relevant.

blackberries

One of the things we have enjoyed this summer is picking the wild blackberries that grow right in our back yard.  There are bushes and bushes of them and I think I get more excited about them than anyone else.  They are so sweet, gorgeous and bring back a waterfall of memories of summers picking them with my grandmother.  She’s still around and the boys have enjoyed getting to know her even more this summer (she will be 93 on the 23rd)!

So, with all of the blackberries and creek days around here, I thought it would be fun to find a few good blackberry related stories and whip up a delicious blackberry recipe.  You may have heard this referred to as Blackberry Slump, but I like to call it Blackberry Dumplings!  Dumplings just sounds way more appealing and it truly is what you are eating.  I mean, who doesn’t love dumplings, blackberries and sugary goodness?  Besides, it is super simple to make and if you do not have blackberry bushes in your backyard, now is the time to buy them at the grocery store.  You can also pick up a bag of frozen ones.

The Best Blackberry Dumplings Recipe

BLACKBERRY DUMPLINGS RECIPE

INGREDIENTS

BLACKBERRY SAUCE:

  • 4 cups of blackberries
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/3 cup water
  • squeeze of lemon

DUMPLINGS:

  • 1 cup flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 cup milk

PREPARATION

  1. Mix together all of the ingredients for the blackberry sauce and set aside.
  2. Mix together all of the ingredients for the dumplings.
  3. Cut the butter in until it forms a dough.
  4. Make about 6 balls our of the dough and set aside.The best blackberry dumplings recipe
  5. Bring the blackberry mixture to a boil.
  6. Add the dumplings to the boiling blackberry sauce.the bet blackberry dumplings
  7. Turn the pot to low, cover and let simmer for about 25 minutes.
  8. Serve warm!

 

Let your kids have a part in creating this recipe with you.  Discuss the books that you all read together, and maybe even find a recipe book to dive in to!  I used to love to read recipe books when I was little.  In order to keep yours and your child’s reading eyes the best they can be, make sure to get them checked and look for glasses that don’t break the bank (if you need them).  Zenni Optical offers prescription as well as nonprescription eyewear and sunglasses for adults and kids.  My husband is the only one in the family so far with a prescription, but the rest of us definitely keep our eyes protected from the sun.  I love the options Zenni has, but more importantly, I love the prices.  They are definitely competitive and will save you money.

So, what are your tips for keeping summer reading fun and entertaining?  I’d love to hear!

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  3. We have several blackberry plants in our backyard. I have been wondering what to do with all the fruit from them.

  6. This looks like a yummy dessert. It would be amazing warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.

  8. This looks so yummy! My mom has been looking for a recipe like that, I will have to share it with her!

  11. This looks so good. I don’t eat blackberry nearly enough so this would be a nice little treat. Especially the dumpling, that looks just lovely!

  17. These blackberries look super yummy what more if you turn them into a lovely dessert! What I love about the summer is that you get to enjoy all these fresh produce! Thanks for the recipe!

  18. Oh my gosh! This looks so delicious. I am always looking to use blackberries where I can and have never thought of dumplings.

  20. This looks so delicious and easy to make. I have a bunch of Blackberries I need to use up. I will have to give this recipe a try.

  26. Wow, this looks really delicious. I want to try this but we don’t have blackberries around, I’ll substitute with blueberries.

  27. I like to try this recipe. I like the taste of blackberries but it is so rare in our country.