Fresh Blueberry Cobbler - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. plus 1 Tbsp. sugar
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
4 c. fresh blueberries or peaches
1 tsp. lemon juice
dash of ground nutmeg
1 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
3 Tbsp. vegetable shortening
1/2 c. milk

Preparation

Heat oven to 400\u00b0.
Blend 1/2 cup sugar and cornstarch in medium saucepan.
Stir in blueberries, lemon juice and nutmeg. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil.
Boil and stir for 1 minute.
Pour hot fruit mixture into ungreased 2-quart casserole.
Place in oven to keep hot while preparing biscuit topping.