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Blueberry dumplings are served with vanilla ice cream.

Blueberry Dumplings (Blueberry Grunt)

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Blueberry dumplings (aka blueberry grunt) are a simple and comforting country-style dessert that can be easily made using either fresh or frozen blueberries or mixed berries. Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword berries, berry grunt, blueberry, blueberry dessert, blueberry dumplings, blueberry grunt, buttermilk dumplings, comfort food, old fahsioned dessert, quick, summer, summer dessert
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 228
Author Holly Ford

Ingredients

  • 4 cup blueberries or mixed berries, fresh or frozen
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • pinch cinnamon
  • 4 tbsp water

For the dumplings

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • pinch salt
  • 2 tbsp butter melted
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk* see note below

Instructions

  • Place the berries in a pot, add the sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, pepper & water; toss to combine. Bring the berry mixture to a boil.
  • Meanwhile, stir together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a mixing bowl. Stir in the melted butter. Add the buttermilk and stir with a fork to form a sticky dough.
  • When the berries are boiling, lower the heat to a simmer, uncover, and spoon the dough over the fruit, dividing the dough into 4-6 portions. Cover with a lid tightly and cook for 15 minutes.
  • Spoon the dumplings and some of the berries into serving bowls. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.

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Notes

*You can substitute the buttermilk with a mixture of plain yogurt and a little milk to get a similar consistency.

Nutrition

Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 190mg | Potassium: 135mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 95IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 1mg