Blueberry cobbler

 
                             Blueberry Cobbler
 
 Recipe By     : Adapted from recipe  by Sema Wilkes, Savannah, Ga.
 Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:25
 Categories    : Desserts                         Fruit
                 2-Tnt                            
              
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    3      tablespoons   butter
    1      tablespoon    grated lemon rind
    2      cups          fresh blueberries
    3      tablespoons   cornstarch
    1 1/2  cups          sugar, divided
    1      cup           all-purpose flour -- sifted
    1      teaspoon      baking powder
      1/2  teaspoon      salt
    1      cup           milk
      1/4  cup           veg. shortening
    1      teaspoon      vanilla
    1      large         egg
    2      tablespoons   water
 
 Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
 In a medium saucepan, melt the butter and add the lemon peel, blueberries,
 and water. Add cornstarch and 3/4 cup of sugar and cook over medium heat,
 stirring constantly, until thickened, 6-8 minutes.  Pour into 1 1/2 qt.
 shallow baking dish; let stand while making topping. Sift flour, remaining
 3/4 cup of sugar, baking powder and salt into mixing bowl.  Add milk,
 shortening, vanilla and egg.  Beat at medium speed for 2-3 minutes.  Spoon
 over fruit in baking dish.  Bake about 40 minutes. (35 in my oven) 
 
 Posted as Fruit Cobbler  to TNT Recipe List by ksmith4001@juno.com
 (Katherine L Smith) on Apr 10, 1997
 
 Hope everyone who celebrated had a safe and happy holiday! 
 
 Lou
 
 
 
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