Blackberry Dumplings - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 qt. blackberries
1 c. plus 1 Tbsp. sugar, divided
3/4 tsp. salt, divided
1/2 tsp. lemon extract
1 1/2 c. plain flour
2 tsp. baking powder
2/3 c. milk
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
whipped cream or Cool Whip (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.