Blackberry Dumplings Recipe

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I received this recipe from a native Indian lady. We've exchanged many tips and recipes over the years, and this dessert has become a favorite.

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Blackberry Dumplings Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield: 8 Servings

15 15 30

Ingredients

3 pints fresh or frozen blackberries
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup water
1 tablespoon butter
DUMPLINGS:
1 cup all-purpose flour
5 teaspoons baking powder
5 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1/3 cup milk
Half-and-half or whipped cream, optional

Directions

In a 6-qt. kettle, combine the blackberries, sugar, water and butter; bring to a boil.
For dumplings, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. In a large bowl, beat egg and milk; stir in dry ingredients until a soft dough forms. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto boiling berry mixture. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until dumplings test done (do not lift the cover while simmering).
Serve warm with cream if desired. Yield: 8 servings.

Editor's Note: Raspberries may be substituted for the blackberries.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 248 calories, 3 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 32 mg cholesterol, 425 mg sodium, 54 g carbohydrate, 6 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Originally published as Blackberry Dumplings in Country Extra July 1998, p51