This is a terrific way to get out of the kitchen in a hurry with a yummy treat for the whole family. You use your microwave and fruit. What could be better! This recipe makes 6 half cup servings.

What you need:

• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• Dash of salt
• 1 1/2 cups hot water
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 cup cranberry juice
• 3 cups assorted fresh fruit ( strawberries, sliced bananas, seedless green grapes, cut-up cantaloupe)
• Sour cream or whipped cream for topping

What you do:

1. Mix sugar, cornstarch, and salt in 1 1/2 quart casserole; stir in water. Cover tightly and microwave on high 2 minutes; stir. Cover and microwave until mixture is thickened and clear, 2 to 4 minutes longer.
   
2. Stir in nutmeg and cranberry juice. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.
   
3. Stir in fruit. Top each serving with spoonful of sour or whipped cream.

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