APRICOT BERRY SHORTCAKE

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"This is a fun an convenient alternative to traditional strawberry shortcake," notes field editor Marion Lowery of Medford, Oregon. "It's a delightful dessert that's easy to assemble using purchased sponge cakes."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 cup fresh raspberries and/or blackberries
1 tablespoon sugar
Dash ground nutmeg
1/4 cup apricot jam
1 teaspoon butter
Dash salt
2 individual round sponge cakes
Whipped cream

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the berries, sugar and nutmeg. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour., In a small saucepan, cook and stir the jam, butter and salt over low heat until butter is melted. In a microwave, warm the sponge cakes on high for 20 seconds; place on serving plates. Top with berry mixture and drizzle with apricot sauce. Top with a dollop of whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 283mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 2g protein.