Categories: Pie- Cobbler- Cheesecake- tarts

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup sugar
• 2 Tbsp. cornstarch
• 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1/8 tsp. salt
• 1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg
• 1 cup water
• 3 cups fresh raspberries
• Whirligigs:
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 3 Tbsp. shortening
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 2 Tbsp. butter, melted
• 1 tsp. grated lemon peel

Directions

1. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg and water until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Place berries in an ungreased shallow 1 1/2 quart baking dish; pour hot sauce over top. Bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, for whirligigs, combine the 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 ball; place on a lightly floured surface. Roll into a 12-inch x 6-inch rectangle.
3. Combine the sugar, butter and peel; spread

4. over dough. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting at a long side. Cut into 10 slices; pat each slice slightly to platen. Place over hot berry mixture. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes or until whirligigs are golden brown.

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