Delicious Cape Breton Blueberry Grunt

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

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Add the milk to the flour mixture and stir until just combined.
4. 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.
5. Serve the Cape Breton Blueberry Grunt warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. Enjoy!

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