2 c. fresh strawberries
1/3 c. sugar
1 tbsp. lemon juice
1/4 tsp. grated lemon rind
2 tsp. cornstarch
2 tbsp. cognac

Sauce for fruit or ice cream. Yields about 1 1/2 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 until smooth. Add berry mixture and cook over low heat, stirring constantly until it is clear and thickened.