Skillet Blueberry Slump

My mother-in-law made a slump of wild blueberries with dumplings and served it warm with a pitcher of farm cream. We’ve been enjoying slump desserts for 60 years.

Skillet Blueberry Slump

Average Rating: 4.3

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. Bake: 20 min.
YIELD: 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon 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 2% milk
  • Vanilla ice cream

Instructions

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400°. In a 10-in. ovenproof skillet, combine the first 5 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 9-11 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally.
  • 2. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add milk; stir just until moistened.
  • 3. Drop batter in 6 portions on top of the simmering blueberry mixture. Transfer to oven. Bake, uncovered, 17-20 minutes or until dumplings are golden brown. Serve warm with ice cream.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (calculated without ice cream): 239 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 355mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (32g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein.