Swedish Dried Fruit Cream

Ingredients

• 1 (12 ounce) package mixed dried fruit

• 4 cups water
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground mace
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons water

Directions

1. 1

   In a small saucepan, simmer fruit in water until tender, about 15 minutes.

2. 2

   Stir in sugar & mace.

3. 3

   Mix cornstarch with cold water, then add it to the fruit mixture.

4. 4

   Cook over medium heat until thickened, stirring constantly, but carefully to avoid breaking up the fruit.

5. 5

   Chill for at least 1 hour before serving cold, as is; with cream; or over a custard or pudding.