Berry Whirligig

Name: Berry Whirligig
Ingredients: 1/2 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 cup water; 3 cups fresh or frozen blackberries or a mixture of berries; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons shortening; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 2 tablespoons milk; 1/4 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

16 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup water
3 cups fresh or frozen blackberries or a mixture of berries
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons shortening
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons milk
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

1

In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, salt and cinnamon. Stir in water until smooth. Cook until mixture boils and thickens. Stir in berries; cook over low heat for 5 minutes.
2

Pour into a greased 9- or 10-in. cast-iron skillet or 8-in. square baking pan; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in shortening until coarse crumbs form.
3

In a small bowl, mix egg and milk. Add to flour mixture; stir until mixture forms a soft ball. Knead several minutes. Roll into a 12x8-in. rectangle. Spread with butter. Combine sugar, zest and cinnamon; sprinkle over dough.
4

Starting at a long end, roll up; seal edges. Cut into 9 slices. Place slices over berry mixture. Bake at 400° for 22-25 minutes or until golden brown.