Ingredients

• 1  cup unbleached or all-purpose flour
• 1  tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1  teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4  teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2  tablespoons butter or margarine
• 1  16-ounce package frozen pitted tart red cherries
• 2  cups fresh or frozen raspberries
• 1/3  cup granulated sugar
• 1/3  cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4  cup water
• 4  teaspoons cornstarch
• 1/8  teaspoon almond extract
• 2  egg whites
• 3  tablespoons fat-free milk
•   Coarse sugar or granulated sugar
•   Sliced almonds

Directions

1. In a mixing bowl, mix flour, 1 tablespoon sugar, baking powder and nutmeg. Cut in margarine until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Make a well in the center.

2. For filling: In a large saucepan combine cherries, raspberries, 1/3 cup sugar, brown sugar, water and cornstarch. Stir in almond extract. Let stand for 20 minutes. Cook and stir until thick and bubbly. Transfer the mixture to an 8x8x2-inch baking dish (2 quart square).

3. Combine egg whites and skim milk. Add to the flour mixture and stir until dough just clings together. Spoon dough in 6 mounds over the hot cherry filling. Sprinkle with coarse sugar and almonds.

4. Bake, uncovered, in 400 degree F oven 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into topping comes out clean. Makes 6 servings