Submitted by JoAnn Watkins, Monroe County Electric Co-Operative, Inc.
Peach Dumplings
Ingredients
- 2 T. butter
- 1/3 to 1/2 c. sugar
- 2 c. sliced peaches
- dash Salt
- 1/2 t. cinnnamon
- 1/2 to 2 c. Water (depending on juiciness of peaches)
Dumplings:
- 1 c. flour
- 1-1/2 t. baking powder
- 1/2 t. Salt
- 1/4 t. sugar
- 2 T. butter
- 1/2 t. vanilla
- 1/3 - 1/2 c. milk
Instructions
- Combine 2 T. butter, sugar, peaches, salt, cinnamon and water in heavy skillet or saucepan. Bring to boiling, reduce heat and simmer gently about 5 minutes.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, 1/2 t. salt and 1/4 c. sugar. Cut or rub in butter until mixture is crumbly.
- Add vanilla to milk and add that to flour mixture to make a soft dough, stirring only until flour is well moistened.
- Drop by spoonfuls into simmering sauce. Cook, uncovered, 5 minutes. Cover and steam gently 15 minutes longer.
- Serve dumplings warm with the sauce. Makes 4 servings.
