Ingredients: 1 qt fresh or frozen (loose-pack) blackberries 1 c plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided 1/2 ts lemon extract 1 1/2 c all-purpose flour 2 ts baking powder 1/4 ts ground nutmeg 2/3 c milk cream or whipped cream, optional
Directions: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 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 in-to serving dishes. Serve with cream or whipped cream if desired. |