Sauce for fruit or ice cream.
Yields about 1 1/2 cups for standard serving size.
Blueberries may be used instead of strawberries.
Cook berries in sugar (more if fresh) just until hot.
Add lemon juice, grated lemon rind and simmer 5 minutes.
Force through a sieve.
Mix together cornstarch and cognac till smooth;
Add berry mixture and cook over low heat, stirring constantly until it is clear and thickened.
Sauce may be served hot or cold.
Serve over fruit or ice cream.
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