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.

Preparation time

15 minutes

Ready in

55 minutes

Barbecuing Time: 40 to 50 minutes

Makes

8 servings

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups (4 L) fresh Ontario Blueberries
  • 1/3 cup (75 mL) orange juice
  • 1/4 cup (50 mL) Ontario 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

1 serving

  • Protein: 4 grams
  • Fat: 4 grams
  • Carbohydrate: 41 grams
  • Calories: 208
  • Fibre: 2 grams
  • Sodium: 105 mg

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