BLACKBERRY DUMPLIN’S

 

• 1 quart fresh blackberries
• 2 cups white sugar, or to taste
• 2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup shortening
• 1 egg yolk
• 5 tablespoons milk

Place blackberries, sugar, water, butter, and cinnamon in a large saucepan. Cook and stir occasionally over medium heat until have started to break down and form a sauce, about 20 to 30 minutes.