QUICK BLACKBERRY DUMPLINGS

Quick Blackberry Dumplings image

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

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

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.