Indulge in the taste of Cape Breton with this classic Blueberry Grunt recipe. Made with fresh blueberries and a fluffy dumpling topping, this dessert is a crowd-pleaser. Perfect for summer gatherings or cozy nights by the fire, this dish will transport you to the beautiful shores of Cape Breton.
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh blueberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cubed
- 1/3 cup milk
Directions
- In a large saucepan, combine the blueberries, sugar, water, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add the cubed butter and use your fingers or a pastry cutter to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add the milk to the flour mixture and stir until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling batter onto the simmering blueberry mixture. Cover the saucepan with a lid and cook for 15 minutes, or until the dumplings are cooked through.
- Serve the Cape Breton Blueberry Grunt warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. Enjoy!
