Ingredients:

1 qt. fresh or frozen (loose-pack) blackberries

1 c plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided

3/4 teaspoon salt, divided

1/2 ts. lemon extract

1 1/2 c all-purpose flour

2 ts. baking powder

1/4 ts. ground nutmeg

2/3 c milk cream or whipped cream, optional

Directions:

1. In a Dutch oven, combine the blackberries, 1 cup sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt and lemon extract.

2. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, nutmeg and remaining sugar and salt.

3. Add milk; stir just until mixed. (Dough will be very thick.) Drop by tablespoonfuls into six mounds onto hot blackberry mixture cover tightly and simmer for 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in a dumpling comes out clean. Spoon in-to serving dishes. Serve with cream or whipped cream if desired.

Bon Appetit!