BERRY BUTTER
2 tablespoons dried fruit (saskatoons, strawberry, etc.)
1/2 cup boiling water
1/2 cup margarine or butter, softened
3 tablespoons powdered sugar


In a small bowl combine dried cranberries or dried blueberries and boiling water. Let stand 10 minutes.
Drain well and finely chop berries. Stir together the 1/2 cup margarine or butter, powdered sugar, and the saskatoons etc.. Cover and let chill at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to blend.

Yields: 3/4 cup