RT ‘ Hneqquisitive Gook && Small bunches of whole strawberries look as if they're wrapped in tiny crystals. 99 ANNE GARDINER WILSON EACH SLICE of kiwi, and every berry, seems wrapped in a thin coating of glass. With a halo of glazed fruit, cheesecake has the subtle sheen of fine china. The comment ‘It ~ good to eat’? seems trite, yet in- - credibly apt. Glazing casts a spell on diners. Yet underneath the magic is.a _ Sensible process. Because glazing forms a seal be-- ~ tween the cut surface of fruit and the surrounding. air, sliced pears display their smooth curves and “creamy interiors without brown- ing. -.-The kiwis dark seeds make-a striking contrast ‘to its green flesh, looks too- whole — strawberries with cornstarch to form a glaze. One teaspoon (5 mL) of corn- starch blended with | tablespoon (15 mL) granulated sugar thickens 44 cup (125 mL) fruit juice, Cornstarch becomes transparent after thickening, making it suit- able for glazing. Thickening continues as corn- starch cools, so don’t panic if it doesn't seem thick enough right after cooking. Using the same proportions, ar- rowroot can also be-used for glaz- ing. It gives a high gloss sheen and a thinner, but stickier, seal than For a glaze with crunch, try frosting fruits. Small bunches of grapes or look as. if they’re wrapped in tiny crystals. But in this type of frosting, the crystals are sugar. Crisp leaves or simple flowers can also be frosted. Come summer, use two or three blueberries with a stem and leaf, or a sprig of fresh currants. and the slices don’t dry as ‘they - ” “stand. - - Whole berries. took as if they've *, been polished. - One of the simplest glazes is a. ” - melted jelly or jam.- The pectin Molecules .simply regroup after - : “" melting, so preserves cool to.a ” glaze, ‘Try red currant or raspberry jel- ly for dark fruits, and apricot : for” : light ones... _ "Not only. does ‘it add shine, but it enhances flavors. Melted jam may need straining through a sieve to remove chunks of fruit. ‘Dip: each fruit individually OF arrange the fruit. on top of ‘the | . dessert, and ‘seal. the: surface by . spooning the glaze over. Add just enough glaze to coat lightly. Fruit juice cam'alse be thickened CARSON. GRAHAM’s 17TH ANNUAL. B.C.- VOCAL JAZZ FESTIVAL *. April 16th & 17th ; "at the North Shore Lucas Centre . 2132 Hamilton Avenue, NV. Competition "Friday 11 AM - 9 PM Saturday 8 AM - 5 PM , Saturday Lunch Hour Concert features Vancouver Community College’s “Soundwave” Saturday Night concert features Carson Jazz ‘Choir with special guests Shannon Gunn and Paul Townsend, Cal. State University’s “Impro-Voz" and Vancouver's own “Colormen’ ‘Time a PM Admission $12 Tickets: Phone 987-9341 — RESTAURANT. at Parkgate © Village Mall Accepted at participating restaurants only Frosting is not appropriate for fruits that ace cut or juicy, as moisture will dissolve the frosted coating. 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