Blueberry Grunt

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Cook: 30 min.
Yield 6-8 servings
Test Kitchen Approved
The name may make you smile—and the flavor of this stovetop treat is guaranteed to have the same effect. Make this traditional dessert in a skillet with a tight-fitting lid, and you’ll hear it “grunt” as it cooks! —Iola Egle, Bella Vista, Arkansas

Ingredients

  • 4 cups fresh blueberries
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons grated orange zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • Heavy whipping cream, optional

Directions

  1. In a skillet, combine blueberries, sugar and water; bring to a boil. Simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes.
  2. In a bowl, combine the next six ingredients; stir in milk just until moistened (dough will be stiff). Drop by tablespoonfuls over blueberries.
  3. Cover and cook 10-15 minutes or until dumplings are puffed and test done. Serve warm with cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 240 calories, 1g fat (1g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 186mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (33g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein.

The name may make you smile—and the flavor of this stovetop treat is guaranteed to have the same effect. Make this traditional dessert in a skillet with a tight-fitting lid, and you’ll hear it “grunt” as it cooks! —Iola Egle, Bella Vista, Arkansas
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