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Peach & Blueberry Grunt

Name: Peach & Blueberry Grunt
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: United States
Ingredients: 1 tsp Corn Flour; Juice of 2 Orange; Zest of 1 Orange; 2 tbs Caster Sugar; 6 Peaches; 250g Blueberries; 200g Self-raising Flour; 50g Butter; 100g Muscovado Sugar; 1 tsp Cinnamon; 6 tblsp Milk

Peach & Blueberry Grunt is a classic United States dessert that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.

Carefully baked or prepared featuring Corn Flour, Orange, Orange, Caster Sugar, Peaches, Blueberries, Self-raising Flour, Butter, Muscovado Sugar, Cinnamon and Milk, the components balance delicate sweetness and satisfying texture.

Enjoy warm or chilled alongside fresh vanilla custard, whipped cream, or a freshly brewed cup of coffee or tea for a comforting finish to your meal.

If you enjoy authentic United States cooking, be sure to also explore our recipe for Banana Pancakes.

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Ingredients

Corn Flour1 tsp
OrangeJuice of 2
OrangeZest of 1
Caster Sugar2 tbs
Peaches6
Blueberries250g
Self-raising Flour200g
Butter50g
Muscovado Sugar100g
Cinnamon1 tsp
Milk6 tblsp

Step-by-Step Instructions

17 steps

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Step 1

Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5.

Step 2

Butter a wide shallow ovenproof dish.

Step 3🥄 Mix

Blend the cornflour with the orange zest and juice, and put in a large pan with the sugar.

Step 4🔪 Prep

Halve, stone and slice the peaches and add to the pan.

Step 5♨️ Boil⏱️ 3-4 mins

Bring slowly to the boil, stirring gently until the sauce is shiny and thickened, about 3-4 mins.

Step 6🥄 Mix

Remove from the heat, stir in the blueberries and tip into the prepared dish.

Step 7

Tip the flour into a mixing bowl and add the 50g butter.

Step 8🥄 Mix

Rub the butter into the flour until it resembles fine breadcrumbs, then stir in half the sugar.

Step 9🥄 Mix

Mix the remaining sugar with the cinnamon and set aside.

Step 10🥄 Mix

Add the milk to the dry ingredients and mix to a soft dough.

Step 11

Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead briefly.

Step 12

Roll out to an oblong roughly 16 x 24cm.

Step 13✨ Serve

Brush with melted butter and sprinkle evenly with the spicy sugar.

Step 14

Roll up from one long side and cut into 12 slices.

Step 15

Arrange around the top of the dish, leaving the centre uncovered.

Step 16🥧 Bake⏱️ 20-25 mins

Bake for 20-25 mins, until the topping is crisp and golden.

Step 17✨ Serve

Serve warm.

👨‍🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes

Cultural Heritage

Peach & Blueberry Grunt carries a rich culinary tradition rooted in regional home cooking. Developed over generations, the recipe highlights wholesome local ingredients prepared with time-honored kitchen techniques.

Dietary Substitutions

If using instant dry yeast instead of active dry yeast, you can mix it directly into the dry ingredients without proofing first, reducing wait time by 15 minutes.

Chef Technique Tips

Always ensure liquids used to activate the yeast are comfortably lukewarm (around 38°C–42°C / 100°F–108°F); liquid that is too hot will kill the yeast, while cold liquid delays proofing. Keep the dough in a warm, draft-free spot to rise.

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