Cook slowly until the fruit is soft and then rub through a fine sieve and thicken with

Three tablespoons of cornstarch

dissolved in

One-quarter cup of cold water.

Bring to a boil and cook for five minutes, cool and serve.

CHERRY SAUCE

One-half pound of stoned cherries,

One-half cup of sugar,

One cup of water.

Bring to a boil and then cook slowly until the cherries are soft. Now add two tablespoons of cornstarch, dissolved in one-half cup of cold water. Bring to a boil and then cook for five minutes. Cool and use.