1 c. sugar
1 tbsp. cornstarch
1 c. water
3 c. fresh blackberries (or frozen)
Cinnamon, if desired
Sugar (as required according to sweetness of berries)
2 tbsp. butter
1 c. flour
1 tbsp. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
3 tbsp. shortening
1/2 c. milk

Mix first 3 ingredients, in saucepan, bring to boil - boil 1 minute and add berries. Pour into baking dish - 10 x 6 x 2 inches. Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon - dot with butter. Mix remaining ingredients together, drop by spoonfuls into fruit. Bake 35 to 40 minutes.