Blackberry Slump

A Grunt (also known as a slump) is a stewed or baked fruit dish. The biscuit dough is rolled and put on top of the fruit. The name of Grunt may have come from the noise people made while eating it. This easy-going dessert is great for those easy-going summer days.

Yield:

Makes 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

1. 4 cups fresh blackberries (1 1/2 pounds)
2. 1 cup sugar
3. 1 cup all-purpose flour
4. 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
5. 1/4 teaspoon salt
6. 3/4 cup whole milk
7. 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Put berries in an ungreased 5- to 6-cup gratin dish or deep-dish glass or ceramic pie plate and sprinkle evenly with 3/4 cup sugar.
3. Sift together flour, baking powder, salt, and remaining 1/4 cup sugar into a bowl. Add milk and butter and whisk until smooth, then pour over berries (don't worry if berries are not completely covered).
4. Bake slump in middle of oven until top is golden, 40 to 45 minutes. Transfer to a rack and cool 20 minutes. Serve warm.

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