Dessert · Easy

Blueberry Grunt

A Nova Scotian stovetop dessert of bubbling blueberries and tender steamed biscuits.

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⏱ 40 min🍽 6 servings🔥 280 cal
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Blueberry Grunt

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups blueberries
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons cold butter
  • 1/2 cup milk

Instructions

Follow each step in order. The directions below are written so a beginner can understand what to do, what to look for, and when to move on to the next step.

  1. Step 1.Stir blueberries, sugar, lemon juice, zest and cornstarch together in a wide saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Step 2.Cook until the berries release juice and the sauce begins to bubble and thicken around the fruit.
  3. Step 3.Mix flour, baking powder, sugar and salt, then rub in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Step 4.Stir in milk just until a sticky biscuit dough comes together without overworking it.
  5. Step 5.Drop small spoonfuls over the simmering blueberries, cover tightly, and steam until the biscuits are cooked through.
  6. Step 6.Serve the warm blueberry grunt promptly with cream or vanilla ice cream if desired.

HELPFUL NOTES

Tips, Substitutions & Storage

Extra guidance to help you get a reliable result, avoid common problems, and know what to do with leftovers.

✓ Recipe Tips

  • Keep the lid closed while the biscuits steam.

! Common Mistakes

  • Lifting the lid repeatedly during steaming.

↔ Substitutions

  • Use frozen blueberries without thawing.

⌂ Storage & Reheating

  • Refrigerate leftovers for two days and reheat gently.