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Blueberry Grunt

Nova Scotia Blueberry Grunt: Comforting Sweet Delight

Blueberry Grunt is a comforting dessert featuring stewed blueberries and fluffy dumplings, perfect for summer.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Canadian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Stewed Blueberries
  • 4 cups Blueberries Wild blueberries are preferred for superior flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Sugar Adjust based on sweetness of blueberries.
  • 1/2 cup Water Creates a stewing liquid.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Optional, can substitute with nutmeg.
For the Dumplings
  • 2 cups Flour Consider gluten-free for a gluten-free option.
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder A leavening agent.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness.
  • 4 tablespoons Butter Cold fat is key for texture; can substitute with margarine.
  • 3/4 cup Milk Plant-based milk works as a dairy-free alternative.

Equipment

  • Dutch oven or large saucepan
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Wash and dry 4 cups of blueberries. Combine blueberries with ½ cup sugar, ½ cup water, and ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon in a Dutch oven or large saucepan.
  2. Bring the blueberry mixture to a low boil over medium-high heat and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes until thickened.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and 2 tablespoons sugar. Cut in 4 tablespoons cold butter until coarse crumbs form. Stir in ¾ cup milk until a soft dough forms.
  4. Drop spoonfuls of dumpling dough over the simmering blueberries. Cover the pot with a lid and steam for 15 minutes.
  5. Check dumplings for doneness, serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 170mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftover Blueberry Grunt in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

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