Fresh Blueberry Cobbler

1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
4 cups blueberries
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons shortening
1/2 cup milk
Whipped cream, if desired

Heat oven to 400º. Mix 1/2 cup sugar and the cornstarch in 2-quart saucepan. Stir in blueberries and lemon juice. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils. Boil and stir 1 minute. Pour into ungreased 2-quart casserole; keep blueberry mixture hot in oven.

Mix flour, 1 tablespoon sugar, the baking powder and salt in medium bowl. Cut in shortening, using pastry blender or crisscrossing 2 knives, until mixture looks like fine crumbs.

Stir in milk. Drop dough by 6 spoonfuls onto hot blueberry mixture. Bake uncovered 25 to 30 minutes or until topping is golden brown. Serve warm. Top with whipped cream. Makes 6 servings

Substitution: Prepare this classic fruit cobbler with 4 cups sliced peaches in place of the blueberries, and add 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Or use half blueberries and half peaches for a yummy combination!