Blue-Ribbon Blueberry Skillet

Name: Blue-Ribbon Blueberry Skillet
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 4 cups blueberries, fresh or frozen; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup water; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon butter; 1/2 cup 2% milk; vanilla ice cream, to taste, for serving

Vegetarian Stove-Top Oven

Time: 45 minutes

Yield: 6 servings

About

This Blue-Ribbon Blueberry Skillet recipe is a delightful treat that will bring home first prize every time! Loaded with fresh and plump blueberries, it creates a classic and comforting dessert that can be served any time of the year to bring you the tastes that remind you of your beloved county fair. The biscuit-like topping is crisp on the outside and tender on the inside and is the perfect savory and salty companion to the sweet and tart goodness it tops. Serve Blue-Ribbon Blueberry Skillet with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a truly decadent experience that will win over everyone's heart with every bite!

Ingredients

4 cups blueberries, fresh or frozen
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup 2% milk
vanilla ice cream, to taste, for serving

Directions

Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Step 2 -In a 10-inch oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, combine the blueberries, the sugar, the water, the lemon zest, and the lemon juice and bring to a boil.

Step 3 -Reduce the heat and simmer the blueberry mixture, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly, about 9-11 minutes.

Step 4 -In a small bowl, whisk the flour, the sugar, the baking powder, and the salt together.

Step 5 -Cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 6 -Add the milk to the flour mixture and stir until it is moistened.

Step 7 -Drop the batter in 6 portions on top of the simmering blueberry mixture and carefully transfer the skillet to the oven.

Step 8 -Bake the blueberry skillet, uncovered, until the dumplings are golden-brown, about 17-20 minutes.

Step 9 -Serve the blueberry skillet with the vanilla ice cream.

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