Plum Buckle

Serves 8.

Ingredients:

Plum Base:

• 8 c pitted, diced plums
• 1/2 c sugar
• 1 Tbsp all purpose flour

Batter:

• 2 large eggs
• 1 c milk (dairy or soy)
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 4 Tbsp sugar
• 4 Tbsp melted butter
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 c unbleached all purpose flour

Directions:

Plum Base:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and butter a (13 x 9 x 2 inch) baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the diced plums, half-cup of sugar and tablespoon of flour.
3. Place the mixture in the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Set aside.

Batter

1. In a large bowl, beat the eggs lightly with a whisk.
2. Add milk, vanilla and the 4 tablespoons of sugar. Beat until well-blended.
3. Pour in the melted butter, baking powder, and salt. Whisk until fully incorporated and no lumps appear.
4. Add flour and blend with a wooden spoon just enough to combine into a biscuit-like batter.
5. Spoon the batter on top of the plum base and smooth evenly over all.
6. Bake 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool 15-30 minutes before cutting and serving. May be served warm or at room temperature.