Plum Cobbler With Buttermilk Crust

• firm ripe plums, pitted and cut into 1/8 inch slices↗8
• sugar↗3⁄4 cup
• ground cinnamon↗1 teaspoon
• vanilla extract↗1 teaspoon
• flour↗1 cup
• baking powder↗2 teaspoons
• baking soda↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• salt↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• buttermilk or whole milk↗1⁄2 cup
• unsalted butter, melted↗4 tablespoons
• vanilla ice cream

  for serving (optional)

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   1. Preheat oven to 400. In a medium bowl, mix the plums, 1/4 c of sugar, cinnamon and vanilla until combined. Spoon into a 1 1/2 - 2 quart ceramic or glass baking dish. Set aside.

2. 2

   2. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and 1/2 c sugar. Add the buttermilk and melted butter, and mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.

3. 3

   3. Using a large spoon, dollop the batter onto the plums. (Don't worry about covering the entire surface - the batter will spread when it bakes.)

4. 4

   4. Bake for 25 to 35 minutes or until the cobbler topping is golden and set. Remove from the oven, and immediately sprinkle the top with 1 teaspoons sugar. Serve warm, topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, if desired.