Blackberry Grunt

Grunts are one of those great “Grandma” desserts that trace their history back to Colonial times. They are in the large family of desserts that includes crisps, cobblers, betties, pandowdies, and slumps, which consist of fruit cooked in combination with some sort of crust (on top, on the bottom, or both) or dumpling.

Although there is a great debate as to what makes a “grunt,” the consensus seems to be that both grunts and slumps are simmered on top of the stove rather than baked in