Blackberry Doobie

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   In a deep 12-inch skillet, toss the berries, sugar, water, and butter.

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   Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring often. Reduce the heat to

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   low and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in the dissolved cornstarch and cook

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   until the juices thicken, about 1 minute.

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   Meanwhile, make the dumplings: In a medium bowl, mix the flour and sugar.

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   Add the shortening. Using a fork or a pastry blender, cut the shortening

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   into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Using a fork,

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   stir in the milk. Using a scant tablespoon of dough for each dumpling,

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   roll into 24 balls and place on a baking sheet.

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    Drop the dumplings into the simmering berries. Cover tightly and cook

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    until the dumplings are cooked through, about 20 minutes. Serve hot,

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    spooned into individual bowls.

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