Chilled Spiced Scandinavian Fruit Soup

Preparation

1. Combine the wine and 1 qt (1 L) water in a large, nonreactive saucepan. Add the sugar and dissolve it over low heat.
2. Add the apricots, cherries, raisins, cinnamon, and cloves. Simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes, or until the fruit is tender.
3. Stir the cornstarch into 2 fl oz (60 mL) water