Fresh Plum Cobbler

3/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 cups sliced fresh unpeeled plums
1 teaspoon lemon juice
3 tablespoons shortening
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
Whipping (heavy) cream, if desired

Heat oven to 400 degrees. Mix 3/4 cup sugar, the cornstarch and cinnamon in 2-quart saucepan. Stir in plums and lemon juice. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils. Boil and stir 1 Minute. Pour into ungreased 2-quart casserole; keep plum mixture hot in oven.

Cut shortening into flour, 1 tablespoon sugar, the baking powder and salt in medium bowl, using pastry blender or crisscrossing 2 knives, until particles are size of fine crumbs. Mix in milk until mixture forms soft dough. Drop by 6 spoonfuls onto hot plum mixture. Bake 25 to 30 Minutes or until topping is golden brown. Serve warm with whipping cream.