Stewed Blackberries

From The Wise Encyclopedia of Cookery, 1948.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 5

Ingredients

• 1  quart blackberry
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 1  pinch salt
• 1⁄2 cup sugar

Directions

1. Carefully wash berries; drain.
2. Place berries in saucepan.
3. Add water, cover, and heat slowly; simmer berries for about 15 minutes. Shake pan or stir gently to prevent berries from sticking.
4. Add salt and sugar and heat 2-3 minutes longer.
5. Remove from heat.
6. Serve warm or chilled, plain or with cream.
7. If fruit is very ripe, add 1-2 tbs lemon juice.