Essie'S Cobbler - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
1 c. sifted flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. milk
Fruit*

Preparation

*Drained berries or peaches from No. 2 can or about 2 cups of fresh fruit (a little more or less); 1/4 to 1 cup sugar and 1 cup fruit juice for canned fruit or 1 cup sugar and 1 cup boiling water for fresh fruit.