Description
Nova Scotia’s beloved Blueberry Grunt celebrates maritime tradition with luscious local blueberries nestled under golden dumplings. Sweet comfort emerges from simple ingredients, inviting you to savor classic Atlantic Canadian comfort in each delightful spoonful.
Ingredients
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Blueberry Grunt
Main Ingredients:
- 6 cups fresh blueberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Dough Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup cold butter, cubed
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 cup milk
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- In a 10-inch (25 centimeters) skillet, gently combine fresh blueberries, granulated sugar, water, fresh lemon juice, and ground cinnamon. Heat the mixture over medium temperature until it reaches a gentle, bubbling simmer.
- Prepare the dumpling dough by mixing all-purpose flour, white sugar, baking powder, and kosher salt in a medium mixing bowl. Incorporate cold unsalted butter into the dry ingredients using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse, pebble-like crumbs.
- Slowly pour whole milk into the flour mixture, stirring carefully to create a soft, slightly sticky dough that holds together without being overly wet.
- Using a tablespoon (15 milliliters), carefully drop rounded portions of the dumpling dough directly onto the simmering blueberry mixture, ensuring even spacing between each dumpling.
- Cover the skillet with a tight-fitting lid, then reduce the heat to low. Allow the dumplings to steam and cook for 20-22 minutes, or until they become puffy, fully cooked, and the blueberry sauce thickens to a rich, glossy consistency.
- Remove the skillet from heat and let the blueberry grunt rest for 5 minutes to allow the sauce to set and cool slightly. Serve warm, garnished with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of freshly whipped cream for added indulgence.
Notes
- Capture the essence of summer with this rustic, homespun dessert that transforms simple ingredients into a comforting treat.
- Fresh blueberries burst with sweet-tart flavor, creating a luscious base for tender, pillowy dumplings that practically melt in your mouth.
- Cooking technique mimics traditional Nova Scotian methods, where settlers creatively used limited ingredients to craft delightful desserts.
- Minimal preparation required, making this dish perfect for impromptu gatherings or when craving something wonderfully nostalgic.
- Pairs beautifully with vanilla ice cream or freshly whipped cream, elevating the dessert from humble to extraordinary.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Breakfast
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Canadian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg