Mixed Plum Cobbler with Dumplings
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Preheat oven to 400, and place rack in lower third of oven. 

Mix together in a saucepan: 

1/2 cup sugar 
1 T brown sugar 
2 T cornstarch 
1 cup water 
6 cups assorted plums, pitted and cut into 1/2-inch slices 

Cook over moderate heat until thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. 

Add: 

1 teaspoon grated orange zest 
1/8 tsp almond extract 

Pour into an 8-inch square pan. 

For topping: 

Sift together in large bowl: 

1 cup flour 
3 T sugar 
2 tsp baking powder 
1/2 tsp salt 

Stir in: 

1/3 cups oats 

Cut in: 

5 T unsalted butter 

Add: 

1/2 cup milk 

to make a soft dough. Spoon over the fruit. Sprinkle cinnamon and sugar over
top. Bake 25 minutes till golden and bubbling. Serve warm.
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Copyright 1996 Elizabeth Crane, ecrane@well.com