Ingredients

3 cups gooseberries or rhubarb, cut (3-4 cups)
1 3/4 cups sugar, divided
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup milk
1 cup flour, sifted
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup boiling water

Instructions

Place cut gooseberries or rhubarb in a greased 9x12-inch baking pan. Cream ¾ cup sugar and butter. Add milk, flour,
baking powder and salt to make a batter. Pour over fruit. Combine 1 cup sugar and cornstarch. Sprinkle over batter.
Pour boiling water over all. Bake at 375 degrees F for 1 hour.