Maritime Blueberry Grunt
Capture the essence of coastal comfort with Maritime Blueberry Grunt, a traditional dessert steeped in East Coast heritage. Bursting with the vibrant sweetness of plump blueberries, this rustic treat features tender, buttery dumplings steamed to perfection right atop a luscious berry compote. Infused with hints of cinnamon and a touch of bright lemon juice, every bite is a harmony of warm, fruity flavors. With only 20 minutes of prep time and a single skillet needed, this effortless stovetop dessert is a true time-honored favorite. Serve it warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream to elevate its cozy charm, making it the ultimate indulgence for any occasion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- 0.75 cups granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 4 tablespoons butter (cold, cubed)
- 0.75 cups milk
Instructions
In a large, wide saucepan or skillet with a lid, combine the blueberries, granulated sugar, water, lemon juice, and ground cinnamon.
Heat the blueberry mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture comes to a gentle simmer.
While the blueberries are cooking, prepare the dumpling dough. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Pour the milk into the flour mixture and stir gently with a fork until the dough just comes together. Do not overmix.
Once the blueberry mixture is bubbling, reduce the heat to low. Use a spoon to drop the dumpling dough on top of the berries, spacing them slightly apart. You should have 8–10 dumplings.
Cover the skillet with a lid and let the grunt cook on low heat for 15–20 minutes. Do not lift the lid during this time, as the steam is essential for cooking the dumplings.
After 15–20 minutes, check that the dumplings are cooked through by inserting a toothpick into the center of one; it should come out clean.
Serve the Maritime Blueberry Grunt warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for a perfect dessert.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2648 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 56.0 g | 72% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.8 g | 159% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 140 mg | 47% | |
| Sodium | 1587 mg | 69% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 522.3 g | 190% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 36.1 g | 129% | |
| Total Sugars | 276.3 g | ||
| Protein | 39.9 g | 80% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 366 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 14.9 mg | 83% | |
| Potassium | 1500 mg | 32% | |
*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.
