Skillet-Cooked Mixed-Berry Grunt
A grunt, sometimes called a slump, is a classic American skillet dessert combining fruit stew and a fluffy dough topping. Whether you're plucking berries at your campsite or at the farm stand, this is a great way to put a variety of the juicy gems to use.
Ingredients
Directions
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Cook berries with 1/4 cup sugar, the water, and lemon juice in a cast-iron skillet set over a campfire or on a medium grill, until thickened, 10 to 15 minutes.
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Meanwhile, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and remaining 2 tablespoons sugar. Add buttermilk and butter; stir until a moist dough forms.
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Spoon 6 dollops of dough over fruit. Sprinkle cinnamon-sugar over dough.
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Cover skillet tightly with parchment-lined foil. Cook until dumplings are set and tops are dry, about 20 minutes.