2 c. flour
2/3 c. sugar
1 tbsp. baking powder
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. salt (optional)
1 c. quick-cooking oats
1 (16 oz.) can Thank You brand purple plums, packed in heavy syrup
1 egg, beaten
1/4 c. vegetable oil

Drain plums and reserve 3/4 cup juice, pit and chop plums.

In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and oats. Stir chopped plums into flour mixture to coat well. Combine 3/4 cup plum juice, egg, and oil. Add to flour mixture, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened. Pour into a greased 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2 inch loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 60 to 70 minutes. Cool 10 minutes, remove from pan. Cool on wire rack. Makes 1 loaf.

NOTE: Flavor develops when wrapped and stored overnight.