Plum Buckle
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 8
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Ingredients
- 1 cup butter at room temperature
- 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/3 cup milk or buttermilk
- 4 cups plums - unpeeled, pitted and sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 

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This buckle turns out scrumptious with a dense texture and tangy plum flavor. If you love the
flavor of ripe plums, you will enjoy this delicious dessert.
 
Directions

  • Preheat oven to 325° F.
  • Beat butter, one cup of sugar until creamy.
  • Add eggs one at a time making sure that each is incorporated before adding the next.
  • Mix in the lemon peel.
  • In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, nutmeg and cinnamon. Stir until all
    is blended.
  • Mix half of the flour mixture into the butter mixture.
  • Add the milk followed by the rest of the flour.
  • Stir just until incorporated.
  • Scrape into a buttered, floured 8 inch glass or ceramic
    baking pan.
  • Overlap the plum slices in rows or circles on top of the batter.
  • In a small bowl, mix the remaiing 2 tablespoons of sugar and cinnamon.
  • Sprinkle over the plums.
  • Bake for 40-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.


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