QUICK BLACKBERRY DUMPLINGS

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Treat your whole family to this old-fashioned favorite from Liecha Collins of Oneonta, New York. "This dessert is suitable for Sunday dinner and everyday suppers, too" she relates.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, combine the blackberries, 1 cup sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt and extract; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, nutmeg, remaining sugar and salt. Add milk; stir just until mixed (dough will be very thick)., Drop by tablespoonfuls into six mounds onto simmering blackberry mixture. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into a dumpling comes out clean (do not lift cover while simmering). Spoon into serving dishes. Serve with cream or whipped cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 332mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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