Fruit Cobbler

1 1/3 C. to 2 C. sugar
2 tblsp. cornstarch
2 c. hot water (or juice from canned fruit)
5 to6 cups fruit, slices
4tsp. butter
1tsp. cinnamon

Bring water to boil then mix cornstarch and sugar and slowly pour into boiling water. Boil for 1 minute until thick. Arrange fruit in 16X16 in. baking dish. Dot with butter, sprinkle with sugar, pour sauce over it.

Top
2 c. flour
2 tblsp. sugar
3 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
6 tblsp. shortening
1 c. milk

Sift dry ingredients together. Cut in shortening until fine. Stir in milk and blend. Drop by spoonfuls on top of fruit. Bake at 400 degrees for 30min. Serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream.