Ingredients
- 1/2 Cup sugar
- 1/4 Teaspoon salt
- 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 Cup water
- 1 Teaspoon grated lemon peel
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 Tablespoon butter or margarine
- 1 Cup California natural or golden raisins
- 1/2 Cup chopped dried fruits
- 1/2 Cup chopped walnuts
Procedure
In a saucepan combine sugar, salt and cornstarch. Add water and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens. Stir in lemon peel, juice and butter. Remove from heat; add raisins, fruit and nuts. Serve warm over your favorite dessert. May be refrigerated and reheated for later use.
Nutrition Facts Per Serving
Calories 100 (Calories from Fat 26%); Total Fat 3 ( Saturated Fat 0.5; Trans Fat 0; ); Cholesterol 0; Sodium 45; Potassium 133; Total Carbohydrate 18; Dietary Fiber 1; Sugars 16; Protein 1; Calcium 8; Iron 1;Try Another Recipe
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- by James W. Anderson, M.D., Professor of Medicine and Clinical Nutrition, Emeritus, University of Kentucky.