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Blueberry Grunt

By: Iola Egle

"Explains Iola Egle of McCook, Nebraska, 'A tightly covered skillet will 'grunt' while this traditional dessert cooks. It's said early settlers served this to the captain of the 'Yankee Clipper'.'"

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Prep Time:
15 Min

Cook Time:
30 Min

Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings

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 peel
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup milk
heavy cream

Directions

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