->Blueberry 02 <-

2 c fresh blueberries or 300g pkg frozen blueberries

3/4 c sugar

1 ts lemon rind, grated

1 1/4 c flour

1 1/2 ts baking powder

1/4 ts salt

1/4 c shortening

1 egg,beaten

1 ts vanilla

2/3 c milk

whipped cream or ice cream, optional

Combine blueberries, 1/4 cup of the sugar and lemon rind in a

buttered 8 inch square baking pan.

In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. In another bowl,

cream shortening with remaining 1/2 cup sugar until fluffy. Beat

in egg and vanilla. Add dry ingredients alternately with milk,

blending well after each addition and finishing with dry ingredients.

Pour batter over fruit in pan and bake in a preheated 350F oven

for about 40 minutes, or until a tester inserted in centre comes

out clean. Let cool slightly, turn out onto serving plate. Cut in

squares and serve warm or at room temperature, with whipped or ice

cream, if desired. SERVES: 6-8