Blackberry Dumplings

• 1 qt. fresh or frozen (loose pack) blackberries
• 1 c. plus 1 Tbsp. sugar, divided
• 3/4 tsp. salt, divided
• 1/2 tsp. lemon extract
• 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
• 2/3 c. milk
• cream or whipped cream (optional)

1. In a Dutch oven, combine the blackberries, 1 cup sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt and lemon extract.
2. Bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, in mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, nutmeg and remaining sugar and salt.
5. Add milk; stir just until mixed.
6. (Dough will be very thick.)
7. 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.
8. Spoon into serving dishes.
9. Serve with cream or whipped cream if desired.
10. Yields 6 to 8 servings.

blackberries, sugar, salt, lemon extract, flour, baking powder, nutmeg, milk, cream

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=336216 (may not work)