Ingredients

Serves 12

　　1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar

　　2 tablespoons cornstarch

　　1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

　　2 1/2 pounds prune plums or other plums, pitted and quartered

　　2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

　　2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into bits

　　1 cup granulated sugar

　　3/4 cup all-purpose flour

　　1 teaspoon baking powder

　　1/2 teaspoon salt

　　3/4 cup sliced almonds

　　1 large egg, beaten lightly

　　

Step 1

In a large bowl whisk together brown sugar, cornstarch, and cinnamon and add plums, lemon juice, and butter. Toss mixture well and spoon into a shallow 3-quart baking dish.

　　

Step 2

Preheat oven to 375°F.

　　

Step 3

In a food processor pulse together granulated sugar, flour, baking powder, salt, and 1/2 cup almonds until almonds are ground fine. Add egg and pulse until blended. Spoon flour mixture over plum mixture, pulling some plum wedges up for presentation. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup almonds over cobbler.

　　

Step 4

Bake cobbler in middle of oven 45 minutes or less, or until golden and bubbling, and cool on a rack.

　　

Step 5

Serve cobbler warm or at room temperature.