Ingredients
1 quart fresh or frozen (loose-pack) blackberries1 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided3/4 teaspoon salt, divided1/2 teaspoon lemon extract1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg2/3 cup 2% milkOptional: Cream or whipped cream
Preparation
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 bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, nutmeg and remaining sugar and salt. Add milk; stir just until mixed. (Dough will be very thick.)
Drop by tablespoonfuls into 6 mounds onto hot blackberry mixture; cover tightly and simmer for 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in a dumpling comes out clean.
Spoon into serving dishes. Serve with cream or whipped cream if desired.
