Mixed Berry Slump

Ingredients

• 7 1/2 ounces of blueberries
• 6 ounces of raspberries or blackberries
• 12 strawberries, hulled and halved
• 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons of packed light-brown sugar
• 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon of water
• 1/2 vanilla bean, split and scraped
• Pod of reserved vanilla bean
• Pinch of salt
• 1 tablespoon of cornstarch
• 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
• 1/8 teaspoon of freshly grated nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons of cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
• 1/4 cup buttermilk

Baking Directions

Bring berries, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/4 cup water, the vanilla seeds and pod and a pinch of salt to a simmer in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook covered  for 5 minutes. Whisk together cornstarch and remaining tablespoon of water. Add to berries. Simmer for 1 minute. Let stand while making dough.
Mix together remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar, the flour, baking soda, grated nutmeg and 1/8 teaspoon of salt. Rub in butter using your fingers until very small pieces remain. Stir in buttermilk until dough forms.
Return berry mixture to a gentle simmer over low heat and add 6 mounds of dough. Cook dumplings, covered, until cooked through, about 10 minutes. Remove pod.

Serving Size

Serves 6
Martha Stewart Recipe