Best 2 Rhubarb Grunt Recipes

Rhubarb grunt, a traditional American dessert, is a delightful pudding-like concoction made with tart rhubarb and sweet spices. The name "grunt" comes from the sound that the dessert makes while baking. Made with a combination of fresh rhubarb, sugar, spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, and a simple batter or crust, this dessert has been passed down from generation to generation. Served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and garnished with a sprinkle of cinnamon, rhubarb grunt offers a comforting and nostalgic flavor that will transport you back to simpler times.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

RHUBARB GRUNT

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Kind of like a cobbler. Really good, I need all the rhubarb recipes I can find because it's one of my favorite dessert flavors. This is super easy. From the San Francisco Chronicle Cookbook.

Provided by Miss Erin C.

Categories Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs fresh rhubarb, cut into 1 inch pieces
3/4-1 cup sugar (depending on sourness of fruit)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1 cup cake flour
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup heavy cream, whipped plus
2 tablespoons heavy cream, whipped

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Grease a shallow 8x12 baking dish with butter, set on a baking sheet.
Spread the chopped rhubarb over the bottom of the baking dish.
Sprinkle with the sugar, coating evenly.
Dot with the butter.
Sift the flour, sugar and salt into a mixing bowl, gently stir in the cream to make a sticky dough Spread this mixture over the fruit, covering evenly.
Bake for 45 minutes or until the fruit is bubbling and the top is golden.
Serve with cream, ice cream or custard.

RASPBERRY-RHUBARB GRUNT

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This delightful fruit dessert, made with raspberries and rhubarb, is a wonderful treat for the whole family.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon plus a pinch of ground cinnamon
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
Salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/3 cup whole milk, room temperature
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
4 cups raspberries (about 1 1/2 pints)
1 pound rhubarb, leaves discarded, stalks cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Heavy cream, for drizzling

Steps:

Stir together 2 tablespoons sugar and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon in a small bowl; set aside. Whisk together flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, baking powder, pinch of salt, and ginger in a medium bowl. Stir together milk and butter in another small bowl. Stir milk-butter mixture into flour mixture and set batter aside.
Gently fold together raspberries, rhubarb, lemon juice, remaining 3/4 cup sugar, pinch of salt, remaining pinch of cinnamon, and 2 tablespoons water in a large bowl. Transfer fruit mixture to a large straight-sided skillet. Cover and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.
Using two spoons, drop 8 large dollops of batter on top of fruit mixture, spacing them evenly. Sprinkle with reserved cinnamon-sugar mixture. Cover; reduce heat to medium. Cook until batter is cooked through and juices are bubbling, about 15 minutes. Serve warm drizzled with cream.

Tips:

Choose the right rhubarb: Look for stalks that are firm and bright red. Avoid stalks that are limp or have brown spots.
Prepare the rhubarb properly: Cut the rhubarb into 1-inch pieces and wash it thoroughly. Remove any leaves or stems.
Sweeten the rhubarb to taste: Rhubarb can be tart, so you may need to add sugar or another sweetener to taste. Start with a small amount and add more as needed.
Use a variety of spices: Rhubarb pairs well with a variety of spices, such as cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves. Experiment to find your favorite combination.
Serve rhubarb grunt warm or cold: Rhubarb grunt can be served warm with a scoop of ice cream or cold as a refreshing dessert.

Conclusion:

Rhubarb grunt is a classic American dessert that is easy to make and delicious to eat. With its simple ingredients and sweet-tart flavor, rhubarb grunt is a surefire hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you have a craving for something sweet, give rhubarb grunt a try. You won't be disappointed!

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