Canadian blueberry grunt
A Canadian dessert of cooked blueberries in a lightly spiced sauce, topped with tender barley-flour dumplings. Makes 6 servings; estimated prep time: 10 minutes, cook time: 25 minutes.
Associated with eastern Canada, this dessert pairs fresh or frozen blueberries with a simple dough that cooks covered over the fruit. Serve warm.
Ingredient allergens
Allergen listDepends on the product
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Cereals containing gluten
Baking powder
Ingredients without verified allergen data 11
Ingredients without verified allergen data: Blueberries, Sugar for the blueberries, Water, Lemon zest, Lemon juice, Ground cinnamon, Barley flour, Sugar for the dough, Salt, Butter, Milk.
Alternatives by dietary restriction
Lactose-free milk
For lactose intolerance
It can replace liquid milk in cooking and baking to reduce lactose. It retains milk proteins, so it does not avoid the milk allergen. Choose a variety suited to the recipe and check the label. Also check other allergens and the risk of cross-contact.
Lactose-free milk retains milk proteins. This option does not address milk allergy.
Allergens to consider in this alternative:
- Milk and milk products
Check the label, other allergens and cross-contact. Replacing one ingredient does not remove allergens elsewhere in the recipe; adjustments depend on the culinary use.
Method
- 01
Cook the blueberries
In a large saucepan with a lid, combine the blueberries, sugar for the blueberries, water, lemon zest, lemon juice, and cinnamon. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; lower the heat and simmer gently for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Ready to continue when: The blueberries have softened and released juice, and the sauce is gently bubbling.
5 min - 02
Make the dough
While the blueberries cook, combine the barley flour, baking powder, sugar for the dough, and salt in a bowl. Work in the butter with your fingers, two knives, or a pastry blender until the mixture forms coarse crumbs. Add the milk and stir until a soft, wet dough forms.
Ready to continue when: The dough holds together and is soft and moist, with small lumps.
- 03
Cook the dumplings
Place 12 portions of dough, about 1 tablespoon each, on top of the blueberry sauce. Adjust the heat so the sauce simmers very gently, cover the saucepan, and cook over low heat for about 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
Ready to continue when: The dumplings are slightly puffed and cooked through.
15 min - 04
Serve
Divide the blueberries and dumplings among serving dishes and serve warm.
Ready to continue when: Each serving contains blueberry sauce and warm dumplings.
Ingredients
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