BLACK RASPBERRY DUMPLINGS

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These scrumptious dumplings are very easy to fix. I like to prepare them just before a meal and then set them aside to be served for dessert. They're good cold, too! This recipe is popular with our neighbors in states to the east.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 quart fresh or frozen black raspberries
1-1/4 cups sugar, divided
1 cup water
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 cups prepared baking mix
1 cup milk
Additional sugar, optional
Ground nutmeg, optional

Steps:

In a 6-qt. pan, combine raspberries, 1 cup sugar, water and cornstarch; stir to blend. Bring to a boil, stirring often. Reduce heat to low. , Meanwhile, combine baking mix, milk and remaining sugar in a bowl. Mix until a soft dough forms. Drop dough by spoonfuls onto berries. Cook over low heat, uncovered, 10 minutes. Cover and cook 10-15 minutes more, or until dumplings are cooked through. , For glazed effect, sprinkle dumplings with additional sugar and a dash of nutmeg before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 466mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein.