Blackberry Fool

Directions

1. 1
   Place the blackberries and apples in a saucepan with 3 T sugar and 2 T water.
2. 2
   Cover and cook for 8-10 minutes, until the fruit has softened.
3. 3
   Cool slightly, then puree the fruit in a food processor or blender and strain.
4. 4
   Heat the milk in a saucepan until boiling.
5. 5
   Meanwhile, mix the flour, cornstarch, egg yolks and remaining sugar together.
6. 6
   Pour on the milk and beat together.
7. 7
   Return to the saucepan and heat until thickened, stirrring continuously.
8. 8
   Stir in the blackberry puree and leave to cool.
9. 9
   Fold 2/3 of the whipped cream into the cold blackberry mix to give a marbled effect.
10. 10
    Spoon into 4 individual glasses, decorate with the remaining cream, blackberries and sprigs of mint.
11. 11
    Serve.