Yield: 4 Servings
| Measure | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 cups | Strawberries, fresh |
| ⅓ cup | Sugar |
| 1 tablespoon | Lemon juice |
| ¼ teaspoon | Lemon rind |
| 2 teaspoons | Cornstarch |
| 2 tablespoons | Cognac |
Sauce for fruit or ice cream. Yields about 1½ cups for standard serving size. Blueberries may be used instead of strawberries. Cook berries in sugar (more if fresh) just until hot. Add lemon juice, grated lemon rind and simmer 5 minutes. Force through a sieve. Mix together cornstarch and cognac till smooth; Add berry mixture and cook over low heat, stirring constantly until it is clear and thickened. Sauce may be served hot or cold. Serve over fruit or ice cream.