In a 3-quart saucepan combine fruit, 1/2 cup of the sugar, and 1/4 cup water. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Meanwhile for dumplings, stir together flour, 1/4 cup remaining sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Cut in butter to resemble coarse crumbs. Add milk, stirring just to moisten. Spoon dough in 6 mounds atop hot filling. Cover and simmer about 15 minutes or till toothpick inserted in the dumplings comes out clean. Serve warm. Makes 6 servings.