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Damson Cobbler

Recipe Submitted By: bakingmad

Damsons are similar to plums and are widely grown all over the country. They are a lovely flavour, in their short autumn season.

750 grams	Damson Or Plums, Stoned
75 grams	Golden Granulated Sugar (Billington's)
250 grams	Self Raising Flour (Allinson Nature Friendly)
1 tsp	Salt
1 tsp	Baking Powder
50 grams	Butter Or Margarine, Diced
100 ml	JUST MILK Milk For Glazing

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Pre-heat the oven to 180°C/170°C fan/Gas 4/350°F
Mix the stoned fruit with a tablespoon of the sugar in a pan set over a medium heat, and cook until the sugar has dissolved, and the fruit has softened a little, about 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, take all but a tablespoon of the sugar and add to the flour, salt and baking powder. Mix well and add the butter. Crumble between the tips of you fingers, and stir in the milk. The dough should just come together in the bowl, but not drop from the spoon
Spoon the fruit into an ovenproof dish. Spoon the cobbler dough over the surface of the fruit. Brush with milk and sprinkle with the remaining sugar.
Bake for 20 minutes, or until golden brown on top. Serve hot.