Best 6 Grandma Helen Searles Apple Grunt Recipes

Apple Grunt, a traditional American dessert with a delightful history, is a symphony of flavors and textures. This humble dish, often associated with the pioneers and early settlers, is a testament to the resourcefulness and creativity of those who made it. The name "grunt" is said to have originated from the sound made when the mixture is stirred, creating a delightful bubbling and sputtering. This dessert is incredibly easy to make, requiring just a few simple ingredients: apples, sugar, flour, butter, and spices. The recipe comes in two variations: one with a biscuit-like topping and the other with a streusel topping. Both versions promise a delectable treat that will warm your soul on a chilly day. With its sweet and tangy filling, encased in a flaky or crumbly topping, Apple Grunt is a perfect dessert for any occasion. So, gather your ingredients and let's embark on a culinary journey back in time as we explore the two classic recipes for this scrumptious dessert.

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CLASSIC AMISH APPLE GRUNT

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a delicious way to enjoy apples!

Provided by Kevin Williams

Categories Dessert

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1/2 cup sugar
2 tbsp. butter
1 egg
1 cup flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking powder
2 cups sliced apples
1/2 cup sour milk or buttermilk
1/2 tsp. vanilla
6 tbsp. brown sugar
1 1/2 tbsp. flour
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 1/2 tbsp. butter

Steps:

Cream sugar and butter together; add eggs and mix.
Blend flour, salt and baking powder together and add to mixture
Mix soda with milk and vanilla; mix all together.
Add apple slices and pour batter into a buttered baking dish.
In a separate bowl, combine brown sugar, flour, cinnamon and butter, mixing until crumb texture; sprinkle over apple batter.
Bake at 375 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes.

APPLE GRUNT

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Provided by Food Network

Categories dessert

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter
4 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
Pinch nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup raisins
1/4 cup apple juice
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon water
3 ounces crushed granola
4 scoops vanilla ice cream
4 dollops whipped cream
4 maraschino cherries

Steps:

In a medium pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the apples and cook until browned. Add the brown sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon, raisins, and the apple juice and bring to a simmer. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and water and stir until the cornstarch is dissolved. Add the cornstarch slurry to the pan and bring to a simmer again. Cook while stirring until thickened, about 5 minutes.
Divide the mixture among 4 serving bowls. Top each bowl with crushed granola, a scoop of ice cream, a dollop of whipped cream, and a cherry. Serve immediately.

APPLE GRUNT

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In olden days this pudding was cooked in a Dutch oven hanging over an open fire. The name "Grunt" presumably came from the sound the pudding made as it bubbled and grunted beneath the biscuitlike topping.

Provided by Aroostook

Categories Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

4 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup tightly packed brown sugar
2 cups pared cored and sliced fresh apples
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
1 egg
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup milk
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup all-purpose flour
whipped cream or ice cream

Steps:

Melt butter in an 8-inch Dutch oven.
Remove 2 tablespoons of the butter and place in a mixing bowl.
Add the brown sugar to the Dutch oven and stir until dissolved.
Arrange apples over the brown sugar.
Sprinkle with walnuts.
Add eggs, granulated sugar, and milk to the bowl with the 2 tablespoons butter.
Mix in the salt and baking powder, then add the flour, mixing until smooth.
Pour batter over the apples.
Just cover it tightly and simmer over low heat for 1 hour.
Loosen cake from sides of pan with spatula and invert onto a serving platter.
Serve with whipped cream or ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392.9, Fat 18.8, SaturatedFat 6.4, Cholesterol 57.5, Sodium 187.7, Carbohydrate 53.1, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 33.2, Protein 6.1

GRANDMA HELEN SEARLES' APPLE GRUNT

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A favorite fall dish which brings back so many memories of my early childhood in Middle falls n.y. visiting my dads mom, Sitting at her kitchen table "helping" make meals.Nobody knew where the "Grunt" name came from until one day at the library in a book on colonial New England recipes they mentioned the name Grunt in the same...

Provided by sherrie parnell

Categories Fruit Desserts

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

apples,cut and sliced as for a pie (amount depending on the size of pan)
1 c (or more) of sugar
dash(es) salt
cinnamon, ground( to taste)
nutmeg (to taste)
biscuit mix - prepared as for drop bisquits. amount depending on size of pan. can also make homemade bisquit dough or vanilla cake topping.
BAKE AT 350 DEGREES FOR 1 HOUR

Steps:

1. Mix cut apples,sugar,salt,cinnamon and nutmeg. put into baking dish and dot with butter. Drop biscuit crust on top and spread across pan.Bake for 1 hour until the apples are done and the crust is brown.Serve Each Individual dish with homemade vanilla sauce on top, or cook and serve vanilla pudding still warm so its a sauce like consistency.

APPLE GRUNT

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Make and share this Apple Grunt recipe from Food.com.

Provided by grandma2969

Categories Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 1/4 cups apples, peel, diced
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

Preheat oven to 425*.
Cream together the butter and sugar, then beat in egg.
Sift together flour, baking soda and baking powder and salt.
Add to the creamed mixture alternately with the buttermilk.
Stir in the apples, pour into 8x8" square pan.
Mix topping ingredients in a small bowl.till crumbly.
Sprinkle over the top of apple mixture.
Bake for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340.4, Fat 11, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 61.5, Sodium 466.3, Carbohydrate 57.2, Fiber 2, Sugar 34.4, Protein 4.8

APPLE GRUNT

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MY DADDY USE TO MAKE THIS AS A QUICK DESSERT AFTER A MEAL, OR JUST A FAST DESSERT FOR FAMILY GATHERINGS, DELICIOUS WITH MORNING COFFEE OR TEA WITH THE LADIES. YOU COULD SERVE WARM WITH MILK OR CAN CREAM POURED OVER TOP.

Provided by Susie Fleming

Categories Other Desserts

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 box small or large bisquick box
6-8 large granny smith apples (sliced)
1/2-1 c sugar cinnamon mixture/or just sugar
2-4 Tbsp cinnamon
1 stick butter or margarine (1/2 cup)

Steps:

1. SLICE APPLES TIL SOFT, STIR IN SUGAR, CINNAMON AND BUTTER.
2. MIX BISQUICK AS DIRECTED FROM BOX. FOLD IN APPLE MIXTURE TO BISQUICK SOFT BATTER, POUR IN CAKE PAN, SPRINKLE SUGAR & CINNAMON A TOP (IF PREFFERED), BAKE AT 350* FOR 40-50 MINUTES.
3. CUT INTO CAKE SQUARES, TOP WITH MILK OR CAN CREAMED SERVED WARM.

Tips:

Use a variety of apples. This will give your grunt a more complex flavor. Some good choices include Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Pink Lady.
Don't peel the apples. The skins add flavor and texture to the grunt.
Use a heavy-bottomed pot. This will help to prevent the grunt from burning.
Simmer the grunt for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the apples to soften and the flavors to meld.
Serve the grunt warm. It can be topped with whipped cream, ice cream, or a dollop of sour cream.

Conclusion:

Grandma Helen Searles' Apple Grunt is a simple but delicious dessert that is perfect for a fall day. The combination of apples, spices, and pastry is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a comforting and easy-to-make dessert, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!