Batter:

1 1/2 cups sifted flour
1 cup sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
3 tbsp. butter, melted
1 cup milk
1/2 tsp. vanilla (optional)
1/2 tsp. salt

Combine all ingredients. Pour this batter into a buttered shallow pan. Cover thickly with berries or thinly sliced fruit.

Syrup Topping:

1 cup sugar
1 cup water

Pour syrup over top of fruit. Bake in 375°F for about 45 minutes. Canned, fresh or frozen (thawed) fruits may be used.

Submitted by: Belle