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Blueberry Grunt

Delicious Blueberry Grunt: A Cozy Taste of Maritime Tradition

A delightful Blueberry Grunt recipe that combines juicy blueberries and fluffy dumplings, offering a cozy taste of maritime tradition.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Canadian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Blueberry Base
  • 4 cups Blueberries Fresh or frozen wild blueberries recommended
  • 1/2 cup Sugar Adjust based on sweetness
  • 1/2 cup Water For stewing
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Optional, can substitute with nutmeg
For the Dumpling Dough
  • 2 cups Flour All-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder For leavening
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor
  • 6 tablespoons Butter Cold and cubed; can substitute with lard or plant-based options
  • 3/4 cup Cold Milk Non-dairy milk is also an option

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Blueberry Grunt
  1. Prepare Blueberries: Wash and dry 4 cups of blueberries. Combine with 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup water, and cinnamon in a Dutch oven. Place over medium heat and simmer for about 5 minutes.
  2. Stew Blueberries: Cook for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until juices thicken slightly.
  3. Make Dumpling Dough: In a bowl, sift together 2 cups flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cut in 6 tablespoons cold butter until coarse crumbs form. Gradually add 3/4 cup cold milk, stirring until a sticky dough forms.
  4. Add Dumplings: Drop spoonfuls of dumpling dough onto the simmering blueberries, spaced evenly.
  5. Cook Dumplings: Cover tightly and steam over low heat for 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
  6. Serve: Gently scoop into bowls while warm, serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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