Ingredients: 4 - 6 apples 1 cp. raisins 2 pears (optional) 6 - 10 plums, or small package of prunes (optional) 1 cp. chopped rhubarb (optional) 2 peaches (optional) 2 cps. water 1 - 6 Tbsp. sugar 2 - 4 Tbsp. potato flour or corn starch 1 cp. red wine (optional) Directions:1. Peel fresh fruits, take out seeds, and cut into biggish pieces. Add dried fruits, water, and simmer for 60 - 90 minutes. 2. Remove from heat. If you desire you can mash the cooked fruit, so that a smoother consistency is achieved. Add some of the sugar and, if desired, red wine. Taste it, and add more sugar if desired. 3. Add 2 Tbsp. of starch for a soup-like consistency, more if you want it to be more like a jelly. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Let boil for 2 minutes, or until desired thickness is reached. 4. Remove from heat, and cool. Best served at room temperature, or can be refrigerated. Serve with milk, cream, or over vanilla ice cream. |