Blueberries, like cranberries, are viewed as a very healthy fruit, filled with antioxidants. It is believed to be one of the most heart-smart foods you can eat. This new knowledge on blueberries is making it more popular and in demand. Here is another reason why blueberries are so popular: they are delicious in desserts! Enjoy this recipe!

Blueberry Grunt

Step 1:

1 quart blueberries

½ cup sugar

½ cup water

Dumplings:

1 ½ cups flour

3 teaspoons baking powder

½ teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon shortening

3/4 cup milk

1 teaspoon sugar

Step 1: To stew blueberries, mix blueberries, sugar, and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let them stew.

Step 2: For dumplings, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together. Add shortening; blend well. Add milk, but do not over mix. Drop by spoonful in stewed blueberries. Cover pot and let the dumplings cook. Approximate time, 10 minutes, but the longer they're in the blueberries stewing, the better the flavor!