Lemon whirligigs with raspberries

10 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
cupSugar
2tablespoonsCornstarch
¼teaspoonGround cinnamon
teaspoonGround nutmeg
1cupWater
3cupsFresh raspberries
Whirligigs:
1cupAll-purpose flour
2teaspoonsBaking powder
½teaspoonSalt
3tablespoonsShortening
1Egg -- lightly beaten
2tablespoonsHalf and half
¼cupSugar
2tablespoonsButter or margarine --
Melted
1teaspoonGrated lemon peel
Whipping cream and
Additional raspberries --
Optional

Directions

In a saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt.

Gradually add water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook and stir until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. Place berries in an ungreased 1½-qt. shallow baking dish; pour hot sauce over top.

Bake at 400 for 10 minutes; remove from the oven and set aside. For whirligigs, combine dry ingredients in a bowl; cut in shortening until crumbly. Combine egg and cream; stir into dry ingredients to form a stiff dough. Shape into a ball; place on a lightly floured surface. Roll into a 12-inch by 6 inch rectangle. Combine sugar, butter and lemon peel; spread over dough. Roll up, jelly roll style, starting at a long side. Cut into 10 slices; pat each slice slightly to flatten. Place on top of berry mixture. Bake at 400 for 15 minutes or unitl whirligigs are golden. Garnish servings with cream and raspberries if desired.

Recipe By : Taste Of Home June/July '96