Red-Wine Sauce

Directions

1. 1
   Bring the water to a boil.
2. 2
   Add the cornstarch solution, and cook, stirring, until the liquid is clear.
3. 3
   Add the sugar and raisins, and cook, stirring, a few minutes longer until the sugar has dissolved and the raisins are plump.
4. 4
   Add red wine, mix well, and heat to just below the boiling point.
5. 5
   Remove from the heat immediately to retain the alcohol in the wine.
6. 6
   To serve, pour warm either over servings of ice cream or over slices of the biscuit.