Cherry-Plum Slump

* Exported from MasterCook *

CHERRY-PLUM SLUMP

Recipe By : BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS MAGAZINE -- SEPTEMBER 1996
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cherry Desserts
Fruit Plum

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 cups sliced, pitted prunes
1 cup pitted sweet cherries
1/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/3 cup milk

In a 3-quart saucepan combine fruit, 1/2 cup of the sugar, and 1/4 cup
water. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Meanwhile for dumplings, stir
together flour, 1/4 cup remaining sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and 1/8
teaspoon salt. Cut in butter to resemble coarse crumbs. Add milk,
stirring just to moisten. Spoon dough in 6 mounds atop hot filling.
Cover and simmer about 15 minutes or till toothpick inserted in the
dumplings comes out clean. Serve warm. Makes 6 servings.

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