Serves: 9
Total Calories: 357

FILLING
1 (10-ounce) package frozen raspberries with syrup, thawed, drained, reserving liquid
1 (16-ounce) package frozen rhubarb, thawed, drained, reserving liquid
1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch

TOPPING*
1/2 cup whipping cream, whipped
2 tablespoons sugar
1 to 3 drop red food coloring, if desired

CRUST
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 cup quick-cooking rolled oats
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup margarine or butter, melted

Heat oven to 325°F. Reserve 2 tablespoons raspberries for topping. In measuring cup, combine reserved raspberry and rhubarb liquids. If necessary, add water to make 1 cup. In medium saucepan, combine 1/2 cup sugar and cornstarch stir in reserved liquids. Cook over medium heat until thickened, stirring constantly remove from heat. Stir remaining raspberries and rhubarb into cornstarch mixture. Set aside.

Line cookie sheet with waxed paper. In small bowl, combine whipped cream, 2 tablespoons sugar, reserved raspberries and food color. Drop in 9 mounds onto waxed paper-lined cookie sheet freeze until firm.

In large bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, rolled oats and cinnamon. Stir in margarine until crumbly. Press 2/3 of crust mixture in bottom of ungreased 9-inch square pan. Spoon filling mixture over crust, spreading evenly. Sprinkle with remaining crust mixture.

Bake at 325°F. for 45 to 55 minutes or until crust is golden brown and filling bubbles around edges. Cool slightly. To serve, cut into squares top each serving with mound of frozen topping.

MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS: In 4-cup microwave-safe measuring cup, combine 1/2 cup sugar and cornstarch mix well. Measure reserved liquids as directed above stir into cornstarch mixture. Microwave on HIGH for 4 to 4 1/2 minutes or until thick and bubbly, stirring once halfway through cooking. Stir in remaining raspberries and rhubarb set aside.

Prepare topping as directed above. Place margarine in medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH for 45 to 60 seconds or until melted. Add remaining crust ingredients mix until crumbly. Press 2/3 of crust mixture in bottom of 8-inch square (1 1/2-quart) microwave-safe dish. Spoon filling mixture over crust, spreading evenly. Sprinkle with remaining crust mixture. Microwave on MEDIUM for 10 minutes, turning dish 1/4 turn halfway through cooking. Turn 1/4 turn microwave on HIGH for 4 to 5 minutes or until filling bubbles around edges. Cool at least 20 minutes before serving. To serve, cut into squares top each serving with mound of frozen topping.

*TIP: If desired, topping can be prepared and served without freezing.

Nutrition Per Serving: Calories 440 Protein 4g Carbohydrate 70g Fat 16g Sodium 220mg

From "Pillsbury Best of the Bake-Off® Cookbook." Copyright 2004 General Mills. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Nutritional Facts:

Serves: 9
Total Calories: 357
Calories from Fat: 86

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