Blackberry Dumplings

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Cook: 25 min.

MAKES: 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

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Nutritional Facts

1 serving (1 cup) equals 240 calories, 1 g fat (trace saturated fat), 3 mg cholesterol, 332 mg sodium, 55 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Directions

1. 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.
2. Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, nutmeg and remaining sugar and salt. Add milk; stir just until mixed. (Dough will be very thick.)
3. 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.
4. Spoon into serving dishes. Serve with cream or whipped cream if desired. Yield: 6-8 servings.

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