Blackberry slump

Vegetarian
Health score
7%
Blackberry slump
45 min.
8
293kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with a delightful dessert that celebrates the natural sweetness of fruit and the comforting texture of a soft, cake-like topping. Our Blackberry Slump is a deliciously satisfying vegetarian dish that marries tart blackberries and juicy peach slices, creating a burst of flavor in every bite. This classic treat is perfect for any occasion—whether served as a comforting side dish at dinner or as a sweet ending to a gathering with friends and family.

With just 45 minutes of your time, you can whip up this easy-to-make recipe that serves up to eight hungry guests. Imagine the irresistible aroma wafting through your kitchen as the berries bake, their juices blending beautifully with the warm spices of cinnamon and lemon. This dish not only looks stunning when plated, but it also brings a heartwarming experience that transports you back to simpler times, reminiscent of cozy evenings spent sharing stories over home-cooked meals.

The combination of polenta and flour creates a unique topping that is both fluffy and slightly crunchy, enhanced by the toasted hazelnuts that add an extra layer of flavor. Serve hot, drizzled with a touch of cream, a scoop of custard, or a refreshing scoop of ice cream, and watch as this Blackberry Slump becomes the star of your dessert table. Treat yourself and your loved ones to a slice of comforting bliss that is sure to leave lasting memories!

Ingredients

  • 550 blackberries 
  • 411 peach in fruit juice and 5 tbsp juice reserved drained canned
  • tbsp caster sugar 
  • 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon 
  • tbsp juice of lemon 
  • 150 polenta 
  • 175 flour plain
  • tsp double-acting baking powder 
  • 25 butter plus extra for greasing
  • 50 hazelnuts skinned toasted chopped
  • 200 ml milk 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 190C/fan 170C/gas
  2. Lightly butter a 1.7 litre ovenproof shallow dish.
  3. Spread blackberries and drained peach slices in the bottom of the dish.
  4. Mix together the caster sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle over the top and pour over the lemon juice and the reserved juice from the peaches.
  5. Bake, uncovered, for 10 mins until the juices begin to run.
  6. Remove the dish from the oven and set aside.
  7. To make the topping, sift the polenta, flour, baking powder and a pinch of salt into a bowl. Rub in the butter with your fingertips until the mixture is the consistency of breadcrumbs.
  8. Add the sugar and toasted nuts and mix well, then stir in the milk to make a soft, sticky dough.
  9. Increase oven temperature to 220C/fan 200C/gas
  10. Drop spoonfuls of the dough over the top of the berries, then return to the oven for 15 mins until the topping is golden brown.
  11. Serve hot with cream, custard or ice cream.

Nutrition Facts

Calories293kcal
Protein9.02%
Fat24.14%
Carbs66.84%

Properties

Glycemic Index
51.36
Glycemic Load
18.05
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
12.75391314859%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
69.15mg
Pelargonidin
0.31mg
Peonidin
0.14mg
Catechin
26.2mg
Epigallocatechin
0.24mg
Epicatechin
5.64mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.53mg
Eriodictyol
0.18mg
Hesperetin
0.54mg
Naringenin
0.05mg
Kaempferol
0.19mg
Myricetin
0.47mg
Quercetin
2.77mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:292.89kcal
14.64%
Fat:8.02g
12.34%
Saturated Fat:2.45g
15.32%
Carbohydrates:49.98g
16.66%
Net Carbohydrates:44.63g
16.23%
Sugar:13.08g
14.54%
Cholesterol:9.81mg
3.27%
Sodium:155.24mg
6.75%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:6.75g
13.49%
Manganese:1.07mg
53.36%
Fiber:5.34g
21.37%
Vitamin C:16.75mg
20.3%
Vitamin B1:0.28mg
18.42%
Selenium:11.63µg
16.61%
Folate:66.07µg
16.52%
Vitamin K:14.97µg
14.26%
Copper:0.27mg
13.72%
Calcium:136.75mg
13.67%
Phosphorus:126.55mg
12.66%
Vitamin E:1.85mg
12.37%
Iron:2.13mg
11.83%
Vitamin B2:0.19mg
11%
Vitamin B3:2.14mg
10.72%
Magnesium:40.17mg
10.04%
Potassium:299.14mg
8.55%
Vitamin A:309.58IU
6.19%
Vitamin B6:0.12mg
6%
Zinc:0.87mg
5.81%
Vitamin B5:0.56mg
5.64%
Vitamin B12:0.14µg
2.41%
Vitamin D:0.28µg
1.89%