Maritime Blueberry Grunt

Capture the essence of coastal comfort with Maritime Blueberry Grunt, a traditional dessert steeped in East Coast heritage. Bursting with the vibrant sweetness of plump blueberries, this rustic treat features tender, buttery dumplings steamed to perfection right atop a luscious berry compote. Infused with hints of cinnamon and a touch of bright lemon juice, every bite is a harmony of warm, fruity flavors. With only 20 minutes of prep time and a single skillet needed, this effortless stovetop dessert is a true time-honored favorite. Serve it warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream to elevate its cozy charm, making it the ultimate indulgence for any occasion.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 6 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen)
• 0.75 cups granulated sugar
• 0.5 cups water
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 4 tablespoons butter (cold, cubed)
• 0.75 cups milk

Directions

Step 1

In a large, wide saucepan or skillet with a lid, combine the blueberries, granulated sugar, water, lemon juice, and ground cinnamon.

Step 2

Heat the blueberry mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture comes to a gentle simmer.

Step 3

While the blueberries are cooking, prepare the dumpling dough. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

Step 4

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

Step 5

Pour the milk into the flour mixture and stir gently with a fork until the dough just comes together. Do not overmix.

Step 6

Once the blueberry mixture is bubbling, reduce the heat to low. Use a spoon to drop the dumpling dough on top of the berries, spacing them slightly apart. You should have 8–10 dumplings.

Step 7

Cover the skillet with a lid and let the grunt cook on low heat for 15–20 minutes. Do not lift the lid during this time, as the steam is essential for cooking the dumplings.

Step 8

After 15–20 minutes, check that the dumplings are cooked through by inserting a toothpick into the center of one; it should come out clean.

Step 9

Serve the Maritime Blueberry Grunt warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for a perfect dessert.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1976.8 grams (1976.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2648

Total Fat 56.00g	72%
Saturated Fat 31.80g	159%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 141mg	47%
Sodium 1587mg	69%
Total Carbohydrate 522.30g	190%
Dietary Fiber 36.10g	129%
Total Sugars 276.30g
Protein 39.90g	80%

Vitamin D 81IU	403%
Calcium 367mg	28%
Iron 15mg	83%
Potassium 1500mg	32%

*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: 18.3%

Protein: 5.8%

Carbs: 75.9%