Strawberry Compote

This compote makes a lovely dessert when served over vanilla pudding or poured over biscuits.

Makes about 2.5 cups.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb fresh strawberries
• 1/3 c sugar
• 1 Tbsp lemon juice
• dash salt
• 1 1/2 Tbsp cornstarch
• 1/4 c water

Directions:

1. Wash and hull strawberries. Slice or chop berries and place in a medium saucepan.
2. Add sugar, lemon juice and salt; stir.
3. In a small bowl or cup, blend together the cornstarch and water until dissolved; add to pot.
4. Stir over medium heat until simmering. Reduce heat to low; stir continuously for 5 minutes.
5. Remove from flame and cool to thicken. Serve warm or chilled with whipped cream, Also good poured over pudding or biscuits.