This recipe is from Gloria's paternal grandmother. We entered it in a newspaper recipe contest in Illinois in 1972 and won first prize. It is very rich and very good.
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Dressing:
1 T. butter
juice of 2 lemons
3 T. cornstarch
1 cup sugar
1 1/4 cup water
3 egg yolks
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Heat in double boiler* until thick. Cool. Dilute with cream to desired consistency.
Pour over prepared fruit in bowl, stir gently and serve.
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FRUITS, in quantities to suit your needs (the sauce is enough for a large bowl full of fruit). Choose from amount those listed and add your own favorites, such as fresh blueberries.
pineapples chunks
banana slices
grapes
peaches
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orange sections
apple chunks
fresh strawberries, sliced
canned fruit cocktail (optional)
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*Cook dressing carefully if using a saucepan as it will scorch easily.
Serves a crowd!!!
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