Cherry Grunt
Indulge in the rustic charm of a classic **Cherry Grunt**, a sumptuous dessert featuring juicy cherries simmered to perfection under a blanket of light, tender dumplings. This stovetop recipe, perfect for when you want the comfort of cobbler without the need for an oven, combines sweet cherries (fresh or frozen) with a hint of lemon for a tangy twist. The airy dumplings are made from scratch with simple pantry staples and steam to a fluffy finish right on top of the bubbling fruit. Ready in just 40 minutes, this one-pan treat offers an irresistible combination of textures and flavors, especially when served warm with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. Perfect for summer gatherings or cozy nights, this **easy cherry dessert** is a must-try for cobbler lovers and cherry enthusiasts alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Cherries (pitted, fresh or frozen)
- 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 3 tablespoons Cold unsalted butter (cubed)
- 0.5 cups Milk
- 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
Instructions
In a large, deep skillet or saucepan, combine the cherries, granulated sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch.
Heat the mixture over medium heat and stir until the cherries start to release their juices and the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and keep simmering while you prepare the dumpling batter.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Using your fingers or a pastry cutter, cut the cold butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Stir in the milk and vanilla extract until just combined, forming a sticky dough. Do not overmix.
Using a spoon, drop dollops of the dough over the simmering cherry mixture, spacing them slightly apart. The dough will expand as it cooks.
Cover the skillet or saucepan with a tight-fitting lid and let the Cherry Grunt cook on low heat for 15-20 minutes. Avoid lifting the lid during cooking to ensure the dumplings steam properly.
After 15-20 minutes, the dumplings should be puffed and cooked through. To test, insert a toothpick into a dumpling; it should come out clean.
Remove the skillet from heat and let the Cherry Grunt cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve warm, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1845 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 40.1 g | 51% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.2 g | 121% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 105 mg | 35% | |
| Sodium | 1318 mg | 57% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 363.4 g | 132% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.0 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 235.1 g | ||
| Protein | 22.9 g | 46% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 258 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 7.8 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 1694 mg | 36% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
