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Blackberry Dumplings

1 quart fresh or frozen (loose-pack) blackberries
1 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2/3 cup milk
Cream or whipped cream, optional

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 a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking

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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.

Yield: 6-8 servings.