Summer Berry Grunt

Bursting with the vibrant flavors of summer, this Summer Berry Grunt is a comforting yet sophisticated dessert that highlights the season's juiciest berries. A delightful medley of blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries is simmered into a luscious, lightly sweetened mixture accented with a hint of lemon. Topped with tender, cinnamon-infused biscuit dough and steamed to perfection, this classic stovetop dessert is both rustic and refined. Ready in just 45 minutes, it’s an easy, one-pan treat with no need for an oven—making it ideal for warm weather days. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for a truly irresistible summer indulgence. Perfect for gatherings or weeknight desserts, this quick and flavorful recipe is sure to become a seasonal favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups Blueberries
• 1.5 cups Strawberries
• 1 cup Raspberries
• 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
• 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
• 0.5 cup Whole milk
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 cup Water

Directions

Step 1

In a large, deep skillet or saucepan with a lid, combine the blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, granulated sugar, lemon juice, and water.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water until smooth, then stir it into the berry mixture.

Step 3

Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the berries start to release their juices and thicken, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 4

While the berry mixture is cooking, prepare the biscuit topping. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.

Step 5

Using your fingertips or a pastry cutter, cut the cold, cubed butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 6

Stir in the milk and vanilla extract until just combined, being careful not to overmix. The dough will be sticky.

Step 7

Drop spoonfuls of the biscuit dough over the simmering berry mixture, covering most of the surface but leaving small gaps for steam to escape.

Step 8

Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet with a tight-fitting lid, and let the grunt steam for 15-20 minutes, or until the biscuit topping is puffed and cooked through. Do not lift the lid during cooking as the steam is essential for cooking the biscuits.

Step 9

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

Step 10

Serve warm, either on its own or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(782.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1064.0

Total Fat 8.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g
Cholesterol 14.6mg	0%
Sodium 950.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 217.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.2g	0%
Total Sugars 39.2g
Protein 26.6g	0%

Vitamin D 53.7IU	0%
Calcium 226.0mg	0%
Iron 9.6mg	0%
Potassium 617.5mg	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: 7.5%

Protein: 10.1%

Carbs: 82.4%