1 c. flour, sifted
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
6 tbsp. sugar, divided
1/4 c. shortening
1 egg
1/4 c. milk
5 plums, pitted, cut into eighths
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
3 tbsp. butter, melted
1/3 c. currant jelly or apricot jam
1 tbsp. hot water
Cream or ice cream (opt.)

Sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Add 3 tablespoons sugar. Cut in shortening until it is like coarse cornmeal. With fork, stir in combined egg and milk. Spread dough in greased 12"x8"x2" baking dish. On top, arrange plums, slightly overlapping, in paralleled rows, with point edges down. Sprinkle with combined cinnamon, nutmeg, 3 tablespoons sugar and butter. Bake at 400 degrees for 35 minutes, or until plums are tender. Beat jelly with enough hot water to make syrup; brush over fruit when done. Serve warm with cream, ice cream or Vanilla Sauce.

VANILLA SAUCE:

1/2 c. sugar
2 tbsp. cornstarch
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 c. butter
2 tsp. vanilla
Dash nutmeg or mace

In saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch and salt; gradually stir in 2 cups boiling water. Boil, stirring, constantly for 5 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Add rest of ingredients. Serve hot.