Blackberry Dumplings

Combine blackberries, 1 cup sugar, water, and butter in large pot.

Bring to boil, reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes.

Mix flour, remaining 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt.

Stir in milk until just combined.

Drop dumpling batter by spoonfuls onto simmering berries.

Cover and cook 15 minutes without lifting lid.

Dumplings should be cooked through and puffy.

Serve warm in bowls with vanilla ice cream.