Berry Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Combine the fruit with the sugar and about 1 cup water in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat.
2. 2
   Bring to a gentle boil and simmer for about 10 minutes, until the mixture is mostly liquid and the berries are soft.
3. 3
   Put through a medium-fine strainer, pushing to extract as much juice as possible.
4. 4
   You will have about 1 quart; add a bit more water if necessary.
5. 5
   Cool the liquid (if you are in a hurry, put it in a container and place the container in a bath of ice water).
6. 6
   Add the lemon juice, taste, and stir in more sugar or lemon juice if you like.
7. 7
   Put 1/4 cup water in a small saucepan and sprinkle the gelatin onto it.
8. 8
   Cook over low heat, stirring, until dissolved; stir it into the fruit juice and pour the mixture into individual bowls or one large one.
9. 9
   Chill until firm.
10. 10
    When youre ready to serve, whip the cream until it holds soft peaks; beat in about 1/4 cup sugarthe mixture should be sweet, but only just so.
11. 11
    Stir in the sour cream and a bit more sugar if you like.
12. 12
    Serve the pudding with the cream.