Merry Berry Cobbler

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 400°F. Grease 2-quart casserole with shortening. In 4-quart Dutch oven, mix granulated sugar and cornstarch.
2. 2
   Add berries and lemon juice; toss until evenly coated.
3. 3
   Heat to boiling. Boil 3 to 5 minutes (7 to 10 minutes for frozen berries), stirring constantly, until slightly thickened. Spoon into casserole.
4. 4
   In large bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt and nutmeg.
5. 5
   Cut in butter, using pastry blender or crisscrossing 2 knives, until mixture looks like coarse crumbs. Stir in enough hot water until mixture forms a soft dough. Drop dough by tablespoonfuls onto berry mixture.
6. 6
   Bake cobbler 25 to 30 minutes or until topping is golden brown.
7. 7
   Serve warm with whipped cream.