"CHERRIES WITH CINNAMON DUMPLINGS"

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2 bags (16 ounces each) frozen dark sweet cherries (unthawed)
1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup milk
ice cream, for serving (optional)

Combine cherries and 1/3 cup sugar in a large skillet with a tight-fitting lid.  Bring to a boil over high heat.  Reduce heat to medium-high; simmer rapidly until liquid is syrupy, 8 to 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine cinnamon and remaining tablespoon sugar.  In another bowl, stir together flour, baking powder and salt; gradually stir in milk, mixing just until a wet dough forms.

Reduce heat to medium-low.  Spoon tablespoons of dough (you should have about 18) over simmering fruit in skillet; sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.

Cover skillet; simmer very gently until dumplings are set and dry to the touch, 10 to 12 minutes.  Serve warm, with ice cream, if desired.  YIELD:  6 servings

**You can make this with any frozen berries, 2 packages (16 ounces each) blueberries, blackberries or strawberries (or a combination).