• prep 10 mins
  • total time 25 mins
  • servings 6

Ingredients

  • 2 bags (16 ounces each) frozen dark sweet cherries

  • 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)

  • 2 teaspoons baking powder

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 3/4 cup whole milk

  • Ice cream, for serving (optional)

Directions

  1. Step 1

    Combine cherries and 1/3 cup sugar in a large skillet. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-high; simmer rapidly until syrupy, 8 to 10 minutes. In a small bowl, combine cinnamon and remaining tablespoon sugar; set aside.

  2. Step 2

    Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually stir in milk, mixing just until a wet dough forms.

  3. Step 3

    Reduce heat to medium-low. Spoon tablespoons of dough (you should have about 18) over simmering fruit; sprinkle all with cinnamon-sugar.

  4. Step 4

    Cover skillet; simmer very gently until dumplings are set and dry to the touch, 10 to 12 minutes. Serve warm, with ice cream if desired.

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Reviews (3)

  • kgibson9
    27 May, 2011

    Amazing. However, next time I'll add another cup of cherries; I used fresh and found there to not be enough to my liking.

  • gwenwyn
    17 Aug, 2008

    I've made this many times, and have found that it works with a variety of berries. Instead of using frozen cherries, I've tried it with fresh blackberries and raspberries. It turns out great every time!

  • spababy120
    27 Dec, 2007

    amazingly simple and delicious dessert. it is so easy you feel like you're almost cheating!

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