Fruit Fool

1lb fruit cooked in a minimum of water, sweeten as required with sugar.
1 pint cold custard thickish.
1 pint double cream.

Beat cream until stiff, stir in custard, blend in fruit.
Serve chilled with shortbread (optional)

Ideal fruit includes, gooseberries, black currants, raspberries, plums, rhubarb, etc