Gingered Blackberry and Plum Shortcakes

Name: Gingered Blackberry and Plum Shortcakes
Yield: makes 6
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon plus a pinch of salt; 1/4 cup plus 5 tablespoons sugar; 2 1/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons heavy cream; 4 black plums (1 to 1 1/2 pounds), halved, pitted, and thinly sliced; 1 pint blackberries (about 1 cup); 3 tablespoons finely grated peeled fresh ginger

December 22, 2011

The dark hues of these two fruits complement one another, but you can certainly swap in other berries, such as raspberries, or slices of stone fruit, like nectarines or peaches (all are delicious with ginger). Biscuits are best served the same day they are baked.

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