2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries (thaw if frozen)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup milk
1 large egg
1/4 cup melted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup boiling water
Place blueberries and lemon juice in an 8 x 8-inch square baking pan.
Mix flour, 3/4 cup sugar, baking powder, salt and nutmeg together. Beat in milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla. Spread batter over berries.
Mix 1 cup sugar with cornstarch and sprinkle evenly over batter. Pour the boiling water over all.
Bake at 350*F (175*C) for 40 to 50 minutes or until set.
Serves 6 to 8.