Ingredients
2/3 cup sugar2 tablespoons cornstarch1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/8 teaspoon salt1 cup water3 cups fresh raspberriesWHIRLIGIGS:1 cup all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt3 tablespoons shortening1 large egg, room temperature, lightly beaten2 tablespoons half-and-half cream1/4 cup sugar2 tablespoons butter, melted1 teaspoon grated lemon zestOptional: Heavy whipping cream and additional raspberries
Preparation
In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Stir in water until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
Place raspberries in an ungreased 1-1/2-qt. shallow baking dish; pour hot sauce over top. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven; set aside.
For whirligigs, combine the flour, baking powder and salt in a small bowl. Cut in shortening until crumbly. Combine egg and half-and-half; stir into crumb mixture to form a stiff dough.
Shape into a ball. On a lightly floured surface. roll out into a 12x6-in. rectangle. In a small bowl, combine the sugar, butter and lemon zest; spread over dough to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up, jelly roll style, starting with a long side. Cut into 10 slices; pat each slice slightly to flatten. Place on berry mixture.
Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 15 minutes or until whirligigs are golden. Garnish servings with cream and raspberries if desired.
