Fresh Fruit with Lime Syrup

Fresh Fruit with Lime Syrup
from Leigh

1 c water
1 tbls cornstarch
1 c granulated sugar
1 tsp grated lime rind
1/4 c fresh lime juice
1 pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into 1 inch pieces
2 cups red seedless grapes, halved
3 kiwi fruit, peeled and sliced
2 oranges, peeled and sectioned
Garnish: Fresh Mint Sprig

Whisk together 1 cup water and cornstarch in a small saucepan.

Whisk in sugar, rind, and juice.

Bring to a boil over low heat, whisking constitently; boil 1 minute.

Chill at least 2 hours.

Combine pineapple, and next 3 ingredients in a large bowl; garnish, if desired, and drizzle with chilled syrup. Serve immediately.

Blueberry Sauce

Blueberry Sauce by Dana

INGREDIENTS:
2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
1/4 cup water
1 cup orange juice
3/4 cup white sugar
1/4 cup cold water
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

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DIRECTIONS:
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the blueberries, 1/4 cup of water, orange juice, and sugar. Stir gently, and bring to a boil.
In a cup or small bowl, mix together the cornstarch and 1/4 cup cold water. Gently stir the cornstarch mixture into the blueberries so as not to mash the berries. Simmer gently until thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the almond extract and cinnamon. Thin sauce with water if it is too thick for your liking.