Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl combine the apples, pears, nectarines, plums, strawberries, and blackberries with the lemon juice and cornstarch and toss to combine. Add 1/2 cup sugar, cloves, nutmeg, and salt and stir well. Butter a deep pie dish or a 9 by 12-inch baking dish with 1/2 tablespoon of the butter. Transfer the fruit mixture to the buttered dish, and dot the top of the fruit mixture with the remaining tablespoon of butter.

Step 3

Bake the fruit, uncovered, about 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool 15 to 20 minutes before serving.