PEACH GRUNT

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Provided by Renee Pottle

Categories Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup water
1 cup sugar
½ teaspoon ground ginger (optional)
4 cups of peeled, sliced peaches
1 ½ cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
3 Tablespoons butter
¾ cup buttermilk or regular milk*

Steps:

Stir together water, sugar, and ginger (if using) in skillet until combined.
Add sliced peaches. Bring to a gentle boil over low heat.
Meanwhile, add flour, baking powder, and baking soda to a large bowl. Stir to combine.
Cut in butter with a pastry blender until like coarse crumbs.
Stir in buttermilk.
Drop dough over the fruit mixture. Cover and cook over low heat until dough is cooked through - about 15 minutes.
Serve with the fruit sauce "slumped" over the dumpling.
Top with whipped cream or ice cream if desired.
*Buttermilk adds a tangy flavor that goes well with peaches. However, you may use regular milk instead. If using regular milk, omit the baking soda.