Fresh Fruit With Basil

Fresh Fruit With Basil

Ingredients:
sugars, granulated
water, bottled, generic
honey
vanilla extract
cornstarch
water, bottled, generic
orange juice, raw
orange juice, raw
blueberries, raw
spices, basil, dried
sherbet, orange

Directions:
In a saucepan, combine sugar, 1/2 cup water, honey and vanilla.
Bring to a boil, stir to dissolve sugar; reduce heat.
Simmer, uncovered for 5 minutes.
Combine the cornstarch and 1 tablespoon cold water; add to saucepan.
Cook and stir until thickened and bubbling.
Cook and stir for 2 additional minutes.
Cool Slightly.
Add orange juice and liquid vanilla.
Place fruit and basil in large bowl; pour syrup mixture over fruit, stirring gently.
Cover and let stand about 1 hour or until cooled to room temperature or chill several hours, stirring once or twice.
If using bananas, slice and add just before serving.
Serve fruit over a 1/2 cup sherbet.
Cooking time does not include chilling time.