Ingredients
2-1/2 cups fresh or frozen blackberries, thawed2-1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries, thawed3/4 cup sugar1/4 cup water1 tablespoon lemon juice1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/8 teaspoon pepperDUMPLINGS:1 cup all-purpose flour2 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/8 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons butter, melted1/2 cup buttermilk1 tablespoon cinnamon sugarSweetened whipped cream, optional
Preparation
In a large skillet, combine the first 7 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the first 5 dumpling ingredients. Add butter and buttermilk; stir just until moistened. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto berry mixture. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
Cover tightly; simmer until a toothpick inserted in a dumpling comes out clean, 10-15 minutes. Serve warm; if desired, top with sweetened whipped cream.
