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Caramelized Apple Walnut Grunt 🍎✨

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Apple Grunt Recipe 🍎

Cook Time: 1 hour
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour and 10 minutes
Servings: 6

Description:

In olden days, this pudding was cooked in a Dutch oven hanging over an open fire. The name “Grunt” presumably came from the sound the pudding made as it bubbled and grunted beneath the biscuit-like topping. This timeless dessert brings together the comforting flavors of apples, nuts, and a sweet, cake-like batter, creating a delightful treat perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients:

  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 2 apples, peeled and sliced
  • 3/4 cup walnuts, chopped
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • Ice cream or whipped cream, for serving

Instructions:

  1. Prepare Dutch Oven:

    • Melt butter in an 8-inch Dutch oven over medium heat, ensuring the bottom is evenly coated.
  2. Prepare Batter:

    • Remove 2 tablespoons of melted butter and place them in a mixing bowl.
    • To the mixing bowl, add granulated sugar and egg. Beat until well combined.
    • Pour in milk and continue mixing until smooth.
  3. Prepare Topping:

    • Add brown sugar to the Dutch oven with melted butter. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved, creating a caramel-like mixture.
    • Arrange the sliced apples evenly over the brown sugar mixture in the Dutch oven.
    • Sprinkle chopped walnuts over the apples, distributing them evenly.
  4. Combine Batter and Apples:

    • Mix salt and baking powder into the batter.
    • Gradually add flour to the batter, stirring until smooth and no lumps remain.
    • Pour the batter over the arranged apples in the Dutch oven, ensuring it covers them completely.
  5. Cook the Grunt:

    • Cover the Dutch oven tightly with a lid or foil to trap the steam.
    • Reduce the heat to low and simmer the grunt for 1 hour, allowing the flavors to meld and the cake to cook through.
  6. Serve:

    • Once the grunt is cooked, loosen the edges with a spatula.
    • Carefully invert the Dutch oven onto a serving platter, allowing the caramelized apple topping to cascade over the cake.
    • Serve warm with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream for a truly indulgent treat.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):

  • Calories: 392.9
  • Fat Content: 18.8g
  • Saturated Fat Content: 6.4g
  • Cholesterol Content: 57.5mg
  • Sodium Content: 187.7mg
  • Carbohydrate Content: 53.1g
  • Fiber Content: 2.5g
  • Sugar Content: 33.2g
  • Protein Content: 6.1g

Keywords:

Apple, Fruit, Kid Friendly, Weeknight, Stove Top, < 4 Hours, Inexpensive

Tips:

  • Feel free to customize this recipe by adding spices such as cinnamon or nutmeg to the batter for extra flavor.
  • If you don’t have a Dutch oven, you can use a deep skillet with a tight-fitting lid as an alternative.
  • Make sure to simmer the grunt over low heat to prevent burning and ensure even cooking.

Enjoy your delightful Apple Grunt, a comforting dessert that brings warmth and sweetness to any occasion! 🍏🍰

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