Blackberry Dumplings - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 qt. fresh or frozen (loose pack) blackberries
1 c. plus 1 Tbsp. sugar, divided
3/4 tsp. salt, divided
1/2 tsp. lemon extract
1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
2/3 c. milk
cream or whipped cream (optional)

Preparation

In a Dutch oven, combine the blackberries, 1 cup sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt and lemon extract.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, in mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, nutmeg and remaining sugar and salt.
Add milk; stir just until mixed.
(Dough will be very thick.)
Drop by tablespoonfuls into six mounds onto hot blackberry mixture; cover tightly and simmer for 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in a dumpling comes out clean.
Spoon into serving dishes.
Serve with cream or whipped cream if desired.
Yields 6 to 8 servings.