Peach Dumplings

 

Hancock resident June Elbin has been using this recipe for Peach Dumplings since 1960.

The insides of the dumplings taste just like cake, says Elbin, 71.

Peach Dumplings

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3 cups sliced fresh peaches

2 cups water

1 cup sugar

2 tablespoons lemon juice

Combine peaches, water, sugar and lemon juice in a 3-quart pan and bring to a boil.

Dumpling mix

1 cup prepared pancake mix

1/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

1/2 cup milk

2 tablespoons shortening, melted

Lightly stir together pancake mix, brown sugar, nutmeg, milk and shortening. Drop into boiling fruit mixture from tablespoon.

Reduce heat and cover tightly with lid. Cook 15 minutes. Do not remove cover while cooking.

Serve plain or with whipped topping or ice cream. Serves 6 to 8.