Cherry Grunt

Indulge in the rustic charm of a classic **Cherry Grunt**, a sumptuous dessert featuring juicy cherries simmered to perfection under a blanket of light, tender dumplings. This stovetop recipe, perfect for when you want the comfort of cobbler without the need for an oven, combines sweet cherries (fresh or frozen) with a hint of lemon for a tangy twist. The airy dumplings are made from scratch with simple pantry staples and steam to a fluffy finish right on top of the bubbling fruit. Ready in just 40 minutes, this one-pan treat offers an irresistible combination of textures and flavors, especially when served warm with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. Perfect for summer gatherings or cozy nights, this **easy cherry dessert** is a must-try for cobbler lovers and cherry enthusiasts alike!

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 cups Cherries (pitted, fresh or frozen)
• 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 3 tablespoons Cold unsalted butter (cubed)
• 0.5 cups Milk
• 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1

In a large, deep skillet or saucepan, combine the cherries, granulated sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch.

Step 2

Heat the mixture over medium heat and stir until the cherries start to release their juices and the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and keep simmering while you prepare the dumpling batter.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

Step 4

Using your fingers or a pastry cutter, cut the cold butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 5

Stir in the milk and vanilla extract until just combined, forming a sticky dough. Do not overmix.

Step 6

Using a spoon, drop dollops of the dough over the simmering cherry mixture, spacing them slightly apart. The dough will expand as it cooks.

Step 7

Cover the skillet or saucepan with a tight-fitting lid and let the Cherry Grunt cook on low heat for 15-20 minutes. Avoid lifting the lid during cooking to ensure the dumplings steam properly.

Step 8

After 15-20 minutes, the dumplings should be puffed and cooked through. To test, insert a toothpick into a dumpling; it should come out clean.

Step 9

Remove the skillet from heat and let the Cherry Grunt cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 10

Serve warm, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1090.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1844.6

Total Fat 40.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 24.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 105.3mg	0%
Sodium 1318.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 363.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.0g	0%
Total Sugars 235.1g
Protein 22.9g	0%

Vitamin D 81.1IU	0%
Calcium 258.3mg	0%
Iron 7.8mg	0%
Potassium 1693.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 18.9%

Protein: 4.8%

Carbs: 76.3%