An example of using a simple fruit glaze: Using only the freshest must colorful fruit, slice the fruit evenly, and arrange them in either concentric circles or straight lines on the top of pastry cream or whipped cream. Using a pastry brush, brush with a somewhat cooled simple fruit glaze. Let set. Refrigerate.

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Simple Fruit Glaze: 2 cups raspberry, strawberry or any jam and 1/2 cup water or 1/4 cup water and 1/4 cup liqueur. Combine the jams and the water in a small pot. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat. Continue to cook at a low boil for 5 minutes. Pour the hot glaze through a strainer to remove all seeds and chunks of fruit. Apply the glaze using a pastry brush.

Another Simple Fruit Glaze: To make the glaze, combine 1/2 cup of apple or red currant jelly and 1/4 cup of water to a boil. Let cool slightly. Apply this glaze to the fruit using a pastry brush. NOTE: You can also use any seedless jam.

Glaze for Fruit: Boil 1 Cup apple or red currant jelly, 2 Tbsp. granulated sugar, and 2 Tbsp. cognac or kirsch in a small saucepan until last drops from a spoon are sticky (about 228 degrees F, measured with a candy thermometer).  Let cool slightly and spoon evenly over fruit or brush with a pastry brush. NOTE: You can also use any seedless jam.