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Fruity Oat Shortcakes

Who says shortcake is just for summer and strawberries? We've fused it with fall and the great flavors of a warm fruit pie.
Prep Time: 20 min
Total Time: 30 min
Makes: 6 servings
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2cups Original Bisquick® mix
1/3cup quick-cooking oats
3tablespoons packed brown sugar
1/2cup milk
3tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
2medium firm pears, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
1cup fresh or frozen cranberries
1/2cup orange juice
1/4teaspoon ground cinnamon
1can (21 oz) apricot pie filling
1.Heat oven to 425°F. In large bowl, mix Bisquick mix, oats, brown sugar, milk and butter until soft dough forms. Drop dough by 6 spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet. Sprinkle with additional brown sugar and oats if desired.
2.Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until light golden brown.
3.In 2-quart saucepan, heat pears, cranberries, orange juice and cinnamon to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, just until cranberries pop. Stir in pie filling. Split warm shortcakes; fill and top with fruit mixture.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): Stir 1/4 cup all-purpose flour into Bisquick mix. Drop dough by 9 spoonfuls. Bake 10 to12 minutes.
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Special Touch
Shortcakes make a fun do-it-yourself dessert. Let your family make their own and add as much filling as they like. Don't forget the whipped cream!
Variation
For a change, serve these luscious shortcakes with Easy Caramel-Apple Topping: In 1-quart saucepan, heat 1 cup caramel topping until warm. Stir in 1 medium apple, cut into 1/2-inch pieces.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving: Calories 440 (Calories from Fat 110); Total Fat 13g (Saturated Fat 5g, Trans Fat 1g); Cholesterol 15mg; Sodium 550mg; Total Carbohydrate 76g (Dietary Fiber 5g, Sugars 42g); Protein 5Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 6%; Vitamin C 10%; Calcium 8%; Iron 10Exchanges: 1 1/2 Starch; 3 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 2 1/2 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 5 
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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