Cape Breton Blueberry Grunt

Head to Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, and you're sure to find a heaping helping of this traditional blueberry grunt dessert. It's easy to prepare and delicious to eat! Serve hot topped with whipped cream.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 418 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 1 cup milk
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 pinch salt
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• 3 cups fresh blueberries
• 1 ½ cups white sugar, divided

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 30 minutes.

Step 3

Arrange blueberries in the bottom of a casserole dish; sprinkle 1 cup sugar over top.

Step 4

Cream together shortening, remaining 1/2 cup sugar, and egg. Add milk, flour, baking powder, and salt; beat until evenly combined. Drop by spoonfuls on top of blueberries.