posted by Linda in MO 07-10-102 12:04 PM
Blackberry Dumplings
4 cups blackberries
1 cup sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. lemon juice
1 1/2 cups flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1 Tbsp. sugar
2/3 cup milk
In large pot, combine blackberries, 1 cup sugar, salt and lemon juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes.
Combine dry ingredients in bowl. Stir in milk until well blended. Drop dough by Tbsp. (6) onto hot blackberry mixture. Cover tightly and simmer 15 minutes until toothpick inserted in a dumpling comes out clean.
Note: Spoon into dessert dishes and garnish with whipped cream, if desired.
Serves 6-8.