3 cps unsweetened chopped plums
3/4 cp light corn syrup
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
2 tbsp shortening

Instructions

1 - Wash, pit and chop plums.
2 - Add corn syrup and spices.
3 - Pour into a shallow greased baking dish.
4 - Dot the plums with the shortening.
5 - Cover with the crust (recipe below)

Crust

1 1/2 cps sifted enriched all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
6 tbsp shortening
1/2 cp milk
2 tbsp sugar

Intructions

1 - Sift flour with baking powder and salt.
2 - Add milk to make a soft dough.
3 - Roll out to 1/2" thick.
4 - Make a couple of slashes for steam to escape.
5 - Place over fruit to fit dish
6 - Sprinkle crust with sugar 7 - Bake 45 minutes in preheated 400 degree oven.

Recipe amount - serves 8