Strawberry-Rhubarb Slump

Combine first 5 ingredients in a bowl; cut in margarine with a pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add buttermilk and extract, and toss with a fork until the dry ingredients are moistened. Set dough aside.

Combine the strawberries, rhubarb, 1/2 cup sugar, and water in a 10-inch ovenproof skillet; cover and cook over medium heat 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Combine cornstarch and wine; add to fruit mixture. Bring to a boil, and cook 1 minute or until thickened, stirring constantly.

Drop the dough by heaping tablespoons onto the fruit mixture; cover and cook over low heat for 10 minutes. Remove from heat, and sprinkle the sliced almonds and 2 teaspoons sugar over the dumplings and fruit mixture. Broil for 3 minutes or until golden.

Yield: 8 servings.