Delicious Blueberry Grunt: A Cozy Atlantic Dessert Treat

This Blueberry Grunt is a delightful Atlantic dessert featuring fluffy dumplings atop a sweet blueberry filling, perfect for gatherings or a cozy treat.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: Canadian

Calories: 320

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Blueberry Filling

2 cups blueberries Fresh or frozen
0.5 cups sugar Adjust to taste
0.5 cups water For saucy consistency
0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon Optional

Dumplings

2 cups flour Spoon and level for accuracy
2 teaspoons baking powder Leavening agent
0.5 teaspoons salt Enhances flavor
4 tablespoons butter Cold, cut into flour
0.75-1 cups milk Cold, for dough consistency

Equipment

Dutch oven
mixing bowl
Sifter

Method

Blueberry Preparation

Wash blueberries and place them in a Dutch oven. Sprinkle with sugar, water, and cinnamon. Stir gently.
Cook on medium-high until simmering, then reduce heat to medium for 5-10 minutes until thickened.

Dumpling Preparation

In a bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Cut in butter until crumbly.
Add cold milk slowly, stirring until a soft dough forms.

Combine and Cook

Drop spoonfuls of dumpling dough onto the simmering blueberries, covering them completely.
Cover and reduce heat to low. Steam for 15 minutes without lifting the lid.

Serving

Scoop servings of blueberry filling and dumplings into bowls. Serve warm, ideally with vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat with a splash of water to keep moist.

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