Cherry Grunt

Dessert

Prep Time: 15 min Cook Time: 25 min Servings: 10 servings Source:

Ingredients

1 can (16 ounces) pitted tart red cherries, undrained

1-1/2 cups water

3/4 cup sugar, divided

1/4 cup butter, divided

1 cup all-purpose flour

1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder

Pinch salt

1/3 cup 2% milk

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Place cherries and juice in a straight-sided skillet or Dutch oven along with water, 1/2 cup sugar and 2 tablespoons butter. Simmer for 5 minutes.

Meanwhile, sift together flour, baking powder, salt and remaining 1/4 cup sugar; place in a bowl. Cut in remaining butter with a pastry blender. Add milk and vanilla; stir to combine.

Drop by tablespoonfuls over cherry mixture; cover and simmer until dumplings are cooked through, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition

1/2 cup: 183 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 128mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.