Hungarian Plum Pie

1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 c. flour
1 t. baking powder
1/2 t. salt
1/2 t. almond or lemon extract
10 Italian plums, halved and pitted
1/2 c. sugar
1 T. cinnamon

Cream shortening; add sugar slowly. Stir in eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Add dry ingredients and extract. Spread batter evenly in a greased 10" pie plate. Place plums on top evenly with the skin side down. Mix sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle over the top. Bake at 375° for 30 minutes.

This can be made with fresh sliced apples, sprinkling a small amount of lemon juice over the top with the cinnamon and sugar.