Blueberry Cobbler

3 tb Butter
1 tb Grated lemon rind
2 c Fresh blueberries
3 tb Cornstarch
1 1/2 c Sugar, divided
1 c All-purpose flour, sifted
1 ts Baking powder
1/2 ts Salt
1 c Milk
1/4 c Veg. shortening
1 ts Vanilla
1 lg Egg
2 tb Water

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter and add the lemon peel, blueberries, and water. Add cornstarch and 3/4 cup of sugar and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened, 6-8 minutes. Pour into 1 1/2 qt. shallow baking dish; let stand while making topping. Sift flour, remaining 3/4 cup of sugar, baking powder and salt into mixing bowl. Add milk, shortening, vanilla and egg. Beat at medium speed for 2-3 minutes. Spoon over fruit in baking dish. Bake about 40 minutes. (35 in my oven)

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