1 Cups sugar divided

1 1/2 Tablespoons cornstarch

6 Cups mixed berries

1.20000004768 Teaspoons grated lemon rind

1/2 Cups flour

1/3 Cups self rising yellow cornmeal

3 Tablespoons butter melted and slightly cooled

1/2 Cups milk

2 Tablespoons milk

Combine 1/3 cup sugar and 1.5 tablespoons cornstarch in a large bowl. Stir in berries and lemon rind until well blended; spoon berry mix into a lightly greased 2 quart baking dish. Combine flour, cornmeal mix, and remaining 2/3 cup sugar in a medium bowl. Stir in butter and milk until blended. Pour batter evenly over berry mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in the center of the topping comes out clean. Let stand 5-10 minutes. Serve warm. 2 (12 oz) packages of frozen mixed berries thawed may be substitute for fresh berries.