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Barbecued Blueberry Dessert

This simple and delicious version of a down-east dessert is “baked” on the barbecue.  Serve warm with ice cream or frozen yogurt.

Barbecuing Time: 40 to 50 minutes

Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Servings: 8

 

INGREDIENTS

-        4 cups (4 L) fresh Ontario Blueberries

-        1/3 cup (75 mL) orange juice

-        1/4 cup (50 mL) Ontario Liquid Honey

-        1/2 tsp (2 mL) cinnamon

TOPPING:

-        1 cup (250 mL) all-purpose flour

-        1/4 cup (50 mL) granulated sugar

-        2 tbsp (25 mL) cornmeal

-        2 tsp (10 mL) baking powder

-        1 tsp (5 mL) grated orange rind

-        1/2 cup (125 mL) milk

-        1 Ontario Egg

-        2 tbsp (25 mL) butter, melted and cooled

INSTRUCTIONS

Place blueberries in ungreased 8-inch (2 L) square metal cake pan (or use double thickness disposable foil pans). Pour orange juice over blueberries. Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with cinnamon.

TOPPING:

In large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cornmeal, baking powder and orange rind. In small bowl, whisk together milk, egg and butter; stir into flour mixture until combined. Spoon evenly over blueberries. Place on indirect heat of 350°F (180°C) grill. Close lid and bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving.

Nutritional information

-        Protein: 4 grams

-        Fat: 4 grams

-        Carbohydrates: 41 grams

-        Calories: 208

-        Fibre: 2 grams

-        Sodium: 105 mg

 

SOURCE: Foodland Ontario