Blackberry grunt is a traditional American dessert made with juicy blackberries topped with sweet biscuits that are steamed to perfection. This easy and comforting dessert is perfect for family gatherings or special occasions.
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh blackberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1/2 cup milk
Directions
- In a saucepan, combine blackberries, sugar, water, lemon juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk to form a dough.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough on top of the blackberry mixture. Cover and cook for 20 minutes until the biscuits are cooked through.
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- Enjoy your delicious blackberry grunt!
Interesting Facts
Blackberry grunt is believed to have originated in the United States during the colonial period.
The term 'grunt' comes from the sound the fruit makes while cooking and steaming under the biscuit topping.