Dried Fig, Apricot, and Cherry Slump
Dried Fig, Apricot, and Cherry Slump is a flavorful Continental Desserts & Baking dish prepared with quality ingredients. Combine first 9 ingredients in 12-inch broilerproof skillet with 3-inch-high sides or wide 3-quart stovetop casserole dish.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionCombine first 9 ingredients in 12-inch broilerproof skillet with 3-inch-high sides or wide 3-quart stovetop casserole dish.
Scrape in seeds from vanilla bean; add bean.
Bring mixture to boil.
Reduce heat to low and simmer 2 minutes.
Remove from heat.
DO AHEAD Can be made 2 hours ahead.
Let stand at room temperature.
Whisk flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, baking soda, and sea salt in medium bowl to blend.
Add butter and rub in with fingertips until very coarse meal forms (butter pieces will be reduced to size of small peas).
Add buttermilk and stir just until dough comes together (dough will be slightly wet).
Mix remaining 2 tablespoons sugar and cinnamon in small bowl to blend.
Return dried fruit mixture to simmer.
Using generous 1/4 cup biscuit dough for each, scoop 8 mounds of dough atop simmering fruit mixture, spacing apart.
Sprinkle cinnamon sugar over each biscuit.
Cover skillet tightly and simmer over medium-low heat until biscuits are puffy and cooked through (tester inserted into center of biscuits comes out clean), about 12 minutes.
Remove skillet from heat.
Let slump stand uncovered 15 minutes.
Meanwhile position rack in upper third of oven at least 6 inches from heat source and preheat broiler.
Broil slump just until biscuit tops are light golden, watching closely to prevent burning, 1 to 2 minutes.
Divide fruit slump among bowls.
Pour chilled cream over each and serve.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.