1 (16 oz.) pkg. frozen pitted tart red cherries
1 tbsp. cornstarch
Non-caloric liquid sweetener equal to 1/2 c. sugar
Dash of salt
1 1/2 c. cold water
1 tbsp. lemon juice
4 drops red food coloring (optional)
2 c. fresh or frozen whole unsweetened strawberries, thawed

Thaw frozen cherries. Combine cornstarch, sweetener, and salt. Blend water into cornstarch mixture. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Add lemon juice and food coloring, if desired. Halve large strawberries. Stir strawberries and spoon 1/2 cup of the fruit into each of 9 compotes. If desired, top with lemon peel twist. Makes 9 servings. One serving (1/2 cup fruit), equals: 1 fruit exchange.