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Set oven to 375 degrees.
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Butter an 8-inch baking dish.
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If using fresh strawberries then slice in half.
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Place all berries in a large bowl.
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In a small bowl using a fork, stir the 3/4 cup sugar with cornstarch until well blended; add to the berries with the rum and orange peel; stir gently to coat.
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Transfer the mixture into prepared baking dish and spread out evenly.
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To make the topping: using a fork, stir the flour with baking powder, lime peel, salt and sugar; cut the shortening into the flour mixture until it resembles oatmeal.
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Make a well in the dry ingredients and pour in the half and half or milk; mix JUST until a wet dough forms (do not overmix!).
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Drop by spoonfuls over the berries in the baking dish using the back of the spoon to spread a little dough just over the open spaces (you do not have to cover the open spaces completely).
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Sprinkle evenly with brown sugar.
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Place the baking dish onto a baking sheet to catch any drips.
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Bake until the topping is golden and cooked through (about 50-55 minutes, insert a skewer into the center of the coobler, if it comes out fairly clean except for the berries, then it is done).
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Delicious!
