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Canadian Blueberry Grunt

Juicy simmered blueberries topped with tender dumplings and cooked until fluffy.

Canadian Blueberry Grunt prepared dish
Prep15 minCook25 minServes6LevelEasy
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Before you start

A quick setup makes the method easier to follow and keeps important steps from being missed.

Preparation checklist

  • Read all 5 method steps from beginning to end.
  • Measure and arrange all 9 listed ingredients.
  • Set aside about 40 minutes, based on the time recorded by the source.

Recipe notes & preparation tips

Keep the lid closed while the dumplings steam.

Adapted from the source recipe's notes.
Step by step

Method

  1. 01

    Bring blueberries, sugar, water and lemon zest to a gentle simmer in a wide covered pot.

  2. 02

    Whisk flour, baking powder and salt; rub in butter.

  3. 03

    Stir in milk to make a soft drop-biscuit dough.

  4. 04

    Drop spoonfuls of dough over the bubbling fruit.

  5. 05

    Cover tightly and simmer without lifting the lid for 15 minutes, until dumplings are cooked.

Ready to serve

Serve the dish as directed and enjoy it while it is at its best.

Bon appétit — enjoy your meal!
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Source & licence

This original method was written by RecipeVella Editorial, researched with Parks Canada . Text: Original RecipeVella editorial text. Image: CC BY 2.0, credited to Leslie Seaton from Seattle, WA, USA; view original image record .

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