Shimmering Fresh Fruit

1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon mace
1 cup cold water

Mix all ingredients in a large skillet. Cook until thickened. Remove from heat. Slice 1 orange and heat in skillet for 1 to 2 minutes. Slice 1 pint strawberries and 2 bananas. Put this, along with 1/2 pound seedless grapes into the syrup. Stir to coat fruit. Spoon into compote dishes.