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Date: 04-09-93 (14:47)             Number: 391
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Subj: Strawberry Shortcake           Conf: (37) Home Cooki
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MS#@>Ok... I don't want to appear dumb, but if I buy the little cakes to make
MS#@>strawberry shortcake, whipped cream, and strawberries, what the heck do I
MS#@>to the strawberries to make that GOOD juice that gets down into the little
MS#@>cakes.

 In my recipe book, they don't use any juice, just the berries plain.
 BUT, I know my sister, when she makes it, she buys the frozen package
 of strawberries that comes with its own juice. You thaw it out and you
 have juice. BUT, I did see a recipe for Strawberry Glace' Pie, and
 here's how the strawberries are prepared for that....

  Wash and hull 1 cup berries. Simmer berries and 2/3 c. of water for
  3 minutes, or until berries soften. Blend 1 c. sugar, 3 Tbsp.
  cornstarch, and 1/3 c. water. Stir into berry mixture and cook,
  stirring constantly, until thickened.

 I imagine you could control the thickness for a more liquid juice for
 shortcake. Good luck.
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