->Rodgrod Med Flode <-

1 pt red currants

1 pt raspberries

2 cups water

1/2 cup sugar

1 tablespoon cornstarch

2 tablespoons water

1 t vanilla extract

In a large saucepan, rinse fruit. Combine fruit and water; simmer

over medium heat about 10 minutes. Drain; stir in sugar. Blend

cornstarch and cold water into a smooth paste. Add cornstarch to

fruit, stirring constantly. Bring mixture to a boil; cook 3 minutes.

Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Sieve mixture, if desired.

Chill. Serve with cream and decorate with blanched almonds, if

desired. Makes 4 servings