Heat oven to 375°F. Grease a 2-quart baking dish.

Toss fruit with 1/2 cup sugar, cornstarch and lemon juice; spread in dish.

Mix flour, topping sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter; stir in milk just until combined.

Drop dough over fruit. Bake 40–50 minutes until topping is cooked through and filling bubbles at the center.

Rest 15 minutes before serving. Serve with ice cream if desired.