Blackberry Smoothie
1 c. cold milk
1/2 c. fresh or frozen blackberries
1-3 tbsp. sugar
Ice cubes
Place in blender, cover, start on puree speed then push blend speed until smooth and ice is dissolved
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Blackberry Dumplings
3 pt. ripe blackberries
3/4 c. water
1 c. sugar
1 1/2 tbsp. butter2 c. flour
3 tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 egg
3 1/2 tbsp. baking powder
Milk
Combine above ingredients in pan and let sit while preparing remainder of recipe: Sift the flour, sugar, salt and baking powder into mixing bowl. Add egg and mix well. Add enough milk to make a stiff batter. Bring blackberry mixture to a boil. Add dough a spoonful at a time into the boiling mixture. Cover with a lid, reduce heat slightly to prevent sticking and cook, covered for about 15 to 20 minutes.
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Blackberry Muffins
1/2 c. shortening
1-1/4 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. milk
2 c. fresh or frozen drained blackberries
Cream shortening and sugar; add eggs one at a time and blend. Add dry ingredients alternately with milk. Fold in berries. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes. 18 muffins.