Peach & Blueberry Grunt
Ingredients
- 1 tsp Corn Flour
- Juice of 2 Orange
- 2 tbs Caster Sugar
- 6 Peaches
- 250g Blueberries
- 200g Self-raising Flour
- 50g Butter
- 100g Muscovado Sugar
- 1 tsp Cinnamon
- 6 tblsp Milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 190°C (170°C fan). Butter a wide, shallow ovenproof dish. In a small bowl, blend the cornflour with the orange juice and zest until smooth. Transfer to a large pan, add the sugar, and place over low heat.
- Halve, stone, and slice the peaches, then add them to the pan. Bring the mixture slowly to a boil, stirring gently, and cook for about 3–4 minutes until the sauce becomes glossy and slightly thickened. Remove from the heat, stir in the blueberries, and tip the fruit mixture into the prepared dish.
- Place the flour in a mixing bowl and add the butter. Rub the butter into the flour with your fingertips until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Stir in half of the sugar. Mix the remaining sugar with the cinnamon and set aside.
- Add the milk to the flour mixture and mix to form a soft dough. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead briefly. Roll the dough into a rectangle about 16 × 24 cm. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle evenly with the cinnamon sugar.
- Roll up the dough from one long side and cut into 12 slices. Arrange the slices around the top of the fruit mixture, leaving the centre uncovered.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the topping is golden and crisp. Serve warm.
Tips
- Do not lift the lid while the dumplings are steaming; the trapped steam is what makes them light and fluffy.
- Use a heavy-bottomed skillet (like cast iron) to ensure even heat distribution and prevent the fruit from burning.
- Make sure the fruit mixture is at a simmer before dropping the dumpling dough in.
Variations
- Spiced Dumplings: Add a pinch of cinnamon and nutmeg to the dumpling flour for a warmer flavor.
- Mixed Berry: Substitute peaches for a mix of raspberries and blackberries.
Storage
Serving Suggestions
- Serve warm in bowls with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a splash of cold cream.
- Garnish with a dusting of powdered sugar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is it called a 'Grunt'?
What is the difference between a Grunt and a Cobbler?
Can I use frozen fruit?
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