4 1/2 c. dried fruit
2 T. cornstarch
4 1/2 c. water
3/4 c. sugar
1/2 t. ground cinnamon
1 1/2 c. sifted flour
2 t. baking powder
3 T. sugar
3/4 t. salt
1/4 c. butter
3/4 c. milk
Cut up dried fruit. Place fruit and water in 3-quart saucepan. Bring to a boil and simmer 15 minutes or until tender. Combine cornstarch (use 1 tablespoon if you like it runnier), 3/4 cup sugar and cinnamon. Stir into hot fruit mixture. Pour into an 11 x 7 x 1 1/2-inch baking dish.
Sift together flour, baking powder, 3 tablespoons sugar and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Add milk and stir until moistened. Drop by spoonfuls over the top of the fruit mixture. Bake at 400° for 25 minutes or until golden brown. Serves 4-6.
