Pouding Renverse Des Bluets (Blueberry Upside Down Pudding)

Ingredients

• 2 cups blueberries, fresh (may substitute1 package of frozen Blueberries, 300 g, unsweetened)
• 3/4 cup sugar, granulated
• 1 teaspoon lemon rind, grated
• 1 1/4 cups flour, all-purpose
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup shortening
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2/3 cup milk
• whipped cream (optional)
• vanilla ice cream (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Combine blueberries, 1/4 cup of the sugar and lemon rind in a buttered 8-inch square baking pan.

2. 2

   In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt.

3. 3

   In another bowl, cream shortening with remaining 1/2 cup sugar until fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla.

4. 4

   Add dry ingredients alternately with milk, blending well after each addition and finishing with dry ingredients.

5. 5

   Pour batter over fruit in pan and bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for.

6. 6

   about 40 minutes, or until a tester inserted in centre comes out clean.

7. 7

   Let cool slightly; turn out onto serving plate.

8. 8

   Cut in squares and serve warm or at room temperature, with whipped cream or ice cream, if desired.