Raspberry Sauce

Raspberry Sauce for Hazelnut Meringue Gateau

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups raspberries (fresh or frozen)
• ½ cup apricot jam
• juice of 1 lemon
• ¼ cup water
• 2 tbsp brandy

Method

Place all ingredients, except brandy, in a saucepan. Bring to the boil, stirring until jam melts and raspberries crush.

Simmer for 5 minutes, then press mixture through a fine sieve to remove raspberry seeds. Stir brandy into the smooth sauce and set aside to cool.