Wild Blueberry Grunt
Wild Blueberry Grunt
A Nova Scotian classic, this tangy and sweet treat is a great dessert no matter what the season.
Ingredients
- 4 cups wild blueberries
- 1 cup sugar
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 2 limes juiced
- ½ cup water
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- 2 cups flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup frozen butter, grated
- 1 cup buttermilk
Instructions
- Place the blueberries along with the sugar, water, lime juice, and spices into a preheated cast iron or enamel pot with a lid. Cover and place over medium-high heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the juices have been released and a jam consistency has been reached.
- Combine the biscuit ingredients and mix to form a soft dough. Drop the dough into the blueberry mixture using a 2 oz (57g) scoop. Cover and let set for 10 to 12 minutes or until the biscuits are no longer wet.
- Serve with whipped cream and vanilla ice cream.
