Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      cup           all-purpose flour
   1 1/2  cups          sugar -- divided
   1      teaspoon      baking powder
     1/4  teaspoon      salt
     1/4  teaspoon      cinnamon
     1/4  teaspoon      nutmeg
   2                    eggs beaten
   2      tablespoons   milk
   2      tablespoons   vegetable oil
   2      cups          fresh or frozen blackberries
   2      cups          fresh or frozen blueberries
     3/4  cup           water
   1      teaspoon      grated orange peel
                        whipped cream or ice cream optional

Preparation:

In a bowl, combine flour, 3/4 cup sugar. baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Combine eggs, milk and oil; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Spread batter evenly on the bottom of a well greased 5-quart slow cooker. In a saucepan, combine berries, water, orange peel and remaining sugar; bring to a boil. Remove from heat; immediately pour over batter. COver and cook on high for 2 to 2-1/ hours or until a toothpick inserted into batter comes out clean. Turn cooker off uncover and let stand for 30 minutes before serving. Serve with whipped cream or ice cream if desired. Makes 6 servings.