Date Night: Blackberry Dumpling

i've been itching to post some pictures up on the blog for quite some time now. right now, i'm working on pictures from some shoots before, but here's a little fun something until i finish up those photo shoots.

scrumptious blackberry dumplings

here's how to make the blackberry sauce:

gather up 1 quart of fresh blackberries.



give them a good rinse.



in a large wide saucepan, add blackberries with:

1 c. water
1 c. sugar
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp lemon extract



bring mixture to a boil. reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.



now let's make the dumplings!

i like to mix the dry ingredients first:

1 1/2 c. flout
2 tsp baking powder
1 T. sugar
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp nutmeg



then add 2/3 c. milk. stir until well mixed.



oil up a tablespoon and drop into berry mixture. cover tightly and simmer for 15 minutes.



gather up some goodies to accompany the dumplings.



after the 15 minutes are up, take mixture off the heat.



voilá! a romantic night in.

enjoy.