BATTER:

1/2 c. sugar
1 egg
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. milk
1 tbsp. shortening
1 1/2 c. flour

TOPPING:

Sugar
Cinnamon
Melted butter
Apples, peaches or plums

Make batter in usual way. It will be stiff. Spread in 8 x 8 inch pan a little thicker at the edges. Lay slices of fruit in close rows (if plums, halve them). Dribble melted butter over the top and sprinkle with mixture of sugar and cinnamon. Bake 30-45 minutes at 400 degrees. This recipe can be doubled and baked on a cookie sheet.