Strawberry Dumplings

Strawberry Dumplings strawberries: 1 1/2 quarts fresh strawberries, washed and sliced 1 C. water 1 C. sugar 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. lemon juice Combine all ingredients in a large pot, bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low and cook for 5 minutes. dumplings: 1 1/2 C. all purpose flour 2 tsp. baking soda 1 T. sugar 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 ts. nutmeg 2/3 C. milk Combine all ingredients in a bowl, mix well. Drop by Tablespoon full into the berry mixture. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Serve warm.