Biscuit Topping
Fruit and Sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 1/2 cups fruit
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/3 cup milk
1 cup orange, apple, pineapple or white grape juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons shortening or butter
1 1/4 cups white flour
Dice or slice fruit. Combine sugar, cornstarch and salt in sauce pan. Stir in fruit juice. If using canned fruit, drain the fruit and add water or juice to the reserved liquid to equal 1 cup. Bring to boil and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat and add lemon juice and butter and pour over fruit in casserole dish. Sift flour, sugar, salt and baking powder together then cut in shortening or butter. Add milk and mix till moistened. Knead lightly on floured board for 1/2 minute. Pat out to fit casserole and cover fruit. Bake at 400F for 20 to 25 minutes.
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