Ingredients
- 4 cups blueberries (1 quart)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (dissolved in 2 tablespoons cold water)
- 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons grated orange rind
- 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 3 tablespoons shortening
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 large egg
How to Make
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Step 1: In a medium saucepan, combine blueberries, 1/2 cup sugar, cornstarch, lemon rind, lemon juice and cinnamon. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture just starts to bubble. Lower hear and simmer for about 5 minutes, or until mixture has thickened, stirring frequently.
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Step 2: In a mixing bowl, thoroughly combine flour, 1 tablespoon sugar, baking powder, orange rind and salt.
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Step 3: Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
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Step 4: In a small bowl combine milk and egg. Beat slightly to combine.
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Step 5: Pour all at once into flour mixture, and stir just until all flour is moistened.
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Step 6: Transfer hot blueberries to a 2 quart baking dish.
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Step 7: Drop heaping tablespoons of biscuit dough onto fruit.
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Step 8: Bake at 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes, or until biscuits are browned.
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Step 9: Serve with whipped cream or ice cream.
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