Ingredients
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided1 tablespoon cornstarch4 cups fresh blackberries1 teaspoon lemon juice1 cup all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt3 tablespoons shortening1/2 cup whole milkVanilla ice cream, optional
Preparation
In a large saucepan, combine 1/2 cup sugar and cornstarch. Stir in blackberries and lemon juice. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Pour into a 1-1/2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray.
In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt and remaining sugar; cut in shortening until crumbly. Add milk; stir into flour mixture just until moistened. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto hot fruit.
Bake at 400° for 25-30 minutes or until topping is golden brown. Serve warm with ice cream if desired.
