Amount
Ingredient
Preparation



1
tablespoon
lemon juice





2
cups
blueberries

fresh or frozen, partially thawed



1
cup
flour

sifted



2
teaspoons
baking powder





1/4
teaspoon
salt





2
tablespoons
shortening





1/2
cup
sugar

granulated



1
large
egg





1/2
teaspoon
lemon extract





1/4
cup
milk

 Preheat the oven to 4 Degrees F.

Sprinkle the lemon juice on the berries and use the berry mixture to fill 6 custard cups 2/3rds full.

Sift the next 3 ingredients together, and set aside.

Work the shortening with a spoon until creamy.

Gradually add the sugar, working until light.

Beat in the egg and flavoring with a spoon.

Add the flour mixture and milk all at once, stirring to mix.

Spread on the berries.

Bake in a moderately hot oven, 4 Degrees F., for 3 minutes or until done.

TO SERVE: Turn out with the berry side up.

Serve warm, with heavy cream or vanilla Ice Cream.