Step 1: Prepare the Filling
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly butter a 9-by-9-inch baking dish or a similar 2-quart baking dish.
Add the diced peaches or nectarines, sugar, lime juice, lime zest, cornstarch, vanilla, and 1/2 cup shredded coconut to the dish. Stir gently until the fruit is evenly coated.
Spread the mixture into an even layer.
Step 2: Make the Dumpling Dough
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
In a separate bowl, stir together the melted butter, coconut milk, vanilla, and lime zest. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until a soft dough forms.
Avoid overmixing. A few small streaks of flour are fine; too much mixing can make the dumplings dense instead of tender.
Step 3: Add the Dumplings
Now, let’s make the dumplings and finish the bake.
