Quick Blackberry Dumplings

Name: Quick Blackberry Dumplings
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6-8 servings.
Ingredients: 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

Treat your whole family to this old-fashioned favorite from Liecha Collins of Oneonta, New York. "This dessert is suitable for Sunday dinner and everyday suppers, too" she relates.

Ingredients

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

Directions

In a Dutch oven, combine the blackberries, 1 cup sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt and extract; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, nutmeg, remaining sugar and salt. Add milk; stir just until mixed (dough will be very thick).
Drop by tablespoonfuls into six mounds onto simmering blackberry mixture. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into a dumpling comes out clean (do not lift cover while simmering). Spoon into serving dishes. Serve with cream or whipped cream if desired.