- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Coat an 8-inch square baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, mix the sugar, cornstarch and nutmeg.
- Add berries and pears; mix thoroughly until fruit is coated with dry ingredients.
- Pour fruit mixture into baking pan.
- In a large bowl, add baking mix, sugar, butter, and optional salt.
- Cut butter into the baking mix until no large lumps appear.
- Add milk and mix thoroughly with a wooden spoon (the mixture will be slightly lumpy).
- Spoon batter over fruit and distribute mixture evenly.
- Sprinkle cinnamon over the top of the dough.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until knife inserted in topping comes out clean and the top has browned.
- Serve warm.
Makes 8 servings.
Approximate Nutrient Analysis per serving (including salt):
170 calories, 7 g fat, 3 g saturated fat, 10 mg cholesterol, 200 mg sodium, 27 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 10 g sugar, 3 g protein