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Peach Dumplings

Course Dessert

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.