Blackberry Dumplings

MizzNezz's Note:

This is from my dear Kentucky grandma. We kids used to beg her to make these and we would go pick the berries. You can use your favorite berry.

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

Blackberries Mix

• 1 quart blackberry, rinsed
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract

Dumplings

• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 2/3 cup milk

Directions:

1. Mix berries,water, 1 cup sugar, 1/4 t salt and lemon in large, wide saucepan.
2. Bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes.
4. For dumplings: Combine flour,1 T sugar, baking powder, 1/4 t salt, nutmeg and milk.
5. Stir until mixed.
6. Drop by TBS into berry mixture.
7. Cover tightly and simmer 15 minutes.
8. Serve in bowls with a dollop of whipped cream.

Reviews

[P.J.]

This was fantastic, my dear hubby loves blackberries. I think I found one that he wants me to keep. I only used 3/4 cup sugar and next time will only use 1/2. It was plenty sweet, but very good.

[bs1017029]

I omitted the lemon extract and salt and it was very good. I simmered it for 20 minutes and the texture of the dumpling was nicer. I will definitely make it again, but would like to use either raspberries or strawberry-rhubarb.

[Charlotte J]

Wow was this sweet, the kids loved it. Next time I'll use half the amount of sugar for the fruit mixture. Sure wish I had some whip cream to go on top like Inez said!