Blueberry Slump

Name: Blueberry Slump
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Desserts, Comfort Food Recipes
Ingredients: 3 cups fresh or frozen blueberries; 1/2 cup sugar; 1-1/4 cups water; 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon butter; 1/2 cup whole milk; Cream or whipped cream, optional

My mother-in-law used to make slump with wild blueberries and serve it warm with a pitcher of farm cream on the table. My husband and I have been eating it for 58 years, but the recipe is even older! —Eleanore Ebeling, Brewster, Minnesota

Ingredients

3 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
1/2 cup sugar
1-1/4 cups water
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup whole milk
Cream or whipped cream, optional

Directions

In a large heavy saucepan, combine the blueberries, sugar, water, lemon zest and juice; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add milk quickly; stir until moistened.
Drop dough by spoonfuls onto berries (makes 6 dumplings). Cover and cook over low heat for 10 minutes. Do not lift lid while simmering. Spoon dumplings into individual serving bowls; top with sauce. Serve warm with cream or whipped cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 228 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 361mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (29g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.

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Kathryn

Mar 4, 2020

Added 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon as that’s how I remember I made it the 1st time, but I can’t seem to find my original recipe online so this one is the closest one. Dumplings looked lighter than I recalled so I let them cook for 15 minutes. Thank you!
Sarah

Apr 13, 2019

This is a great dessert. Fast to make and I always have the ingredients on hand with blueberries in the freezer. My 3 year old really likes it and usually has blueberry all around his mouth when he has finished!
tamidolls

Aug 30, 2017

We love everything blueberry and this did not disappoint. What a wonderful delicious light dessert. My husband thinks it's better than blueberry pie and I agree. I freeze fresh blueberries and use them all year, and this will definitely be on our menu often!
iquilt1

Jul 25, 2010

What a nice ending to a meal! I used fresh blueberries and even after my husband opened the lid during steaming the dumplings - this was wonderful and the dumplings were soft and light!