1/2 c. raisins
1/2 c. water
1/4 c. currant jelly
1/2 c. orange juice
1/4 c. brown sugar
1 tbsp. cornstarch
1/8 tsp. allspice

In medium size glass bowl, combine raisins, water, jelly and orange juice. Heat in microwave on high power for 3 minutes, stirring after 1 1/2 minutes of cooking.

In a separate bowl, combine sugar, cornstarch and allspice. Stir above blend into raisin mixture. Cook in microwave on high power for 2-2 1/2 minutes until thickened, stirring every 30 seconds. Serve over ham, pork chops or duck. Makes 1 1/2 cups.