INGREDIENTS
- 1 quart Blackberries
- 1/2 cup hot water
- 3 tbls cold water
- Dash of salt
- Dash of cinnamon
- 2 tbls cornstarch
- 1 – 1 1/2 cups sugar (adjust sugar to taste)
Wash and pick over berries, discarding any imperfect ones. Combine berries, water, sugar, salt and cinnamon in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring well. Reduce heat an simmer gently about 5 to 8 minutes. Add 3 tablespoons cold water to cornstarch to make a smooth paste. Blend into hot cooking berries. Stir constantly until berries are slightly thick and translucent in color, about 2 to 3 minutes. Serve cold with milk for breakfast or with whipped cream for dessert.