Peach Grunt

Peach Grunt is a warm, comforting fruit dessert from New England, featuring sweet peaches baked under a fluffy biscuit or dumpling-like topping. It typically includes fresh or canned peaches, sugar, spices like cinnamon, and a simple dough made from flour, butter, and milk.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dessert is high in carbohydrates from the fruit and dough, with moderate fat from butter or shortening and minimal protein. A standard serving provides around 250-350 calories, along with some dietary fiber and vitamins like vitamin C from the peaches.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	220 kcal
Protein	3.5 g
Carbs	42 g
Fat	5 g
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	28 g
Sodium	180 mg
Potassium	280 mg
Vitamin C	8 mg
Vitamin A	220 IU
Calcium	45 mg
Iron	1.2 mg
Magnesium	25 mg
Phosphorus	60 mg
Manganese	0.4 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The name 'grunt' is thought to come from the sound the fruit makes as it bubbles and grunts while baking, or possibly from the grunting sounds people make while enjoying it. It's a classic example of American colonial-era 'slump' or 'grunt' desserts, which were simple, hearty treats baked over hearth fires.