Blackberry Flummery

From The Wise Encylopedia of Cooking, 1949. Prep time does not include chilling.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  quart blackberry
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1  cup water
• 1  tablespoon cornstarch
• 1  tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

1. Wash and pick over berries.
2. Stir together berries, water, and sugar; heat to boiling.
3. Make a thin paste of cornstarch and 2 additional tbs of water.
4. Add cornstarch paste slowly to berries and cook 15 minutes, stirring constantly until thickened.
5. Add lemon juice.
6. Chill.
7. Suggested serving: in sherbet glasses lined with strips of sponge cake.