2 c. blueberries or other fruit
juice of 1/2 lemon
3 tbsp. shortening
3/4 c. sugar
1/2 c. milk
1 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 c. sugar
1 tbsp. cornstarch
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. boiling water

Place blueberries or other fruit in the bottom of a well-greased 8-inch square pan. Pour lemon juice over fruit. Mix the shortening and 3/4 cup of sugar. Blend with milk, flour and baking powder. Spread over berries. Combine 1/4 cup sugar, cornstarch and salt. Sprinkle over batter. Pour boiling water over top.

Bake at 350°F for 50 to 60 minutes.