BLUEBERRY SLUMP

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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
Optional: Cream or whipped cream

Steps:

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 : Calories 228 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 361mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.