Delicious Blackberry Grunt Recipe

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Delicious Blackberry Grunt Recipe
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
65mins
Recipe by Administrator
Published on July 03, 2024

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

  1. In a saucepan, combine blackberries, sugar, water, lemon juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  2. 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.
  3. Drop spoonfuls of dough on top of the blackberry mixture. Cover and cook for 20 minutes until the biscuits are cooked through.
  4. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
  5. 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.