Blackberry Dumplings

Ingredients

• 1 quart frozen blackberries
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
• 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2/3 cup milk
• Whipped cream (optional)

Preparation

1. Bring first 3 ingredients and 1/4 teaspoon salt to a boil in a large ovenproof Dutch oven; reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes.
2. Combine remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, flour, baking powder, 1 tablespoon sugar, and nutmeg in a medium bowl; stir in milk just until blended (dough will be thick). Drop dough by tablespoonfuls onto hot blackberry mixture.
3. Bake at 400° for 35 minutes or until golden. Serve with whipped cream, if desired.