Finnish Berry Dessert

• blueberries↗1 1⁄2 cups

  rinsed and drained

• fresh strawberries↗1 1⁄2 cups

  rinsed, hulled and quartered

• fresh raspberry↗1 cup
• sugar↗3 tablespoons

  divided

• cornstarch↗2 tablespoons
• unsweetened apple-raspberry juice or 1 1/2 cups unsweetened apple juice↗1 1⁄2 cups
• vanilla frozen yogurt↗

  optional

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a large heat-proof bowl, combine the fruit with 2 tablespoons of sugar.

2. 2

   In a saucepan, combine the cornstarch and juice until smooth; bring to a boil and cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

3. 3

   Remove for heat and allow to cool for 10 minutes; pour the mixture over the fruit tossing to coat.

4. 4

   Sprinkle with remaining sugar, cover and refrigerate until chilled.

5. 5

   To serve, spoon the fruit into individual dessert dishes and top with frozen yogurt if desired.