Blueberry Grunt

Indulge in the rustic charm of Blueberry Grunt, a classic New England dessert that beautifully combines sweet, juicy blueberries with tender, fluffy dumplings. This comforting stovetop treat features a luscious blueberry sauce made from fresh or frozen berries, brightened with a splash of lemon juice, and lightly sweetened for a perfectly balanced flavor. The crowning glory is the buttery, homemade dumplings—steamed to perfection right on top of the bubbling fruit mixture, creating a pillowy topping that soaks up the vibrant, syrupy juices. Ready in just 40 minutes, this one-pan dessert is perfect for weeknights or casual gatherings, and it’s best served warm with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream. Easy, nostalgic, and oh-so-satisfying, Blueberry Grunt is the ultimate way to celebrate blueberry season (or use up frozen berries).

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 cups Blueberries (fresh or frozen)
• 0.5 cups Granulated sugar
• 0.25 cups Water
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
• 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar (for dumplings)
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
• 0.5 cups Milk

Directions

Step 1

In a large, deep skillet or saucepan, combine the blueberries, 0.5 cups of granulated sugar, water, and lemon juice. Stir to mix evenly.

Step 2

Place the skillet over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally until the sugar is dissolved. Lower the heat to a simmer.

Step 3

While the blueberry mixture is simmering, prepare the dumpling dough. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar, and salt.

Step 4

Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 5

Gradually pour in the milk, stirring gently with a fork, until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 6

Using a spoon, drop rounded dollops of the dough (about 2 tablespoons each) over the simmering blueberry mixture, spacing them evenly.

Step 7

Cover the skillet tightly with a lid and reduce the heat to low. Allow the dumplings to steam for 15-20 minutes, until they are puffed and fully cooked through (a toothpick inserted into the center of a dumpling should come out clean).

Step 8

Remove the skillet from the heat and let the dessert cool for a few minutes before serving.

Step 9

Serve the Blueberry Grunt warm, optionally topped with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1353.2 grams (1353.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1969

Total Fat 41.40g	53%
Saturated Fat 23.70g	119%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 104mg	35%
Sodium 1330mg	58%
Total Carbohydrate 388.70g	141%
Dietary Fiber 24.10g	86%
Total Sugars 209.60g
Protein 28.70g	57%

Vitamin D 54IU	269%
Calcium 239mg	18%
Iron 11mg	60%
Potassium 1024mg	22%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 18.2%

Protein: 5.6%

Carbs: 76.1%