Summer fruit compote

• 2 lb (900 g) mixed fresh or frozen dessert gooseberries, redcurrants, raspberries and strawberries

Trim the fresh fruits. Put the sugar and water into a saucepan and stir over low heat until the sugar has dissolved. Add the dessert gooseberries and bring to the boil. Then add the remaining fruits and bring back to the boil. Draw the pan off the heat.

Using a perforated spoon, lift the fruits from the pan and put into a serving bowl. Return the pan of juices to the heat. Blend the cor