Apricot Berry Shortcake
Taste of Home
"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."
SERVINGS: 2
CATEGORY: Dessert

METHOD:
TIME: Prep: 15 min. + chilling
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
Directions:
In a bowl, combine the berries, sugar and nutmeg. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
In a saucepan, heat jam, butter and salt on low until butter is melted. In a microwave, warm the sponge cakes on high for 20 seconds; place on serving plates. Top with berry mixture; drizzle with apricot sauce. Top with a dollop of whipped cream. Yield: 2 servings.