Rote Grutze (German Berry Compote) |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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A classic German dessert item using a variety of red berries. Serve with vanilla ice cream, vanilla pudding, rice pudding, whipped cream, etc. You can use fresh or frozen unsweetened raspberries, strawberries, red currants, or a combination of the three. Ingredients:
6 cups raspberries |
1/2 cup white sugar |
2 tablespoons cornstarch |
1/4 cup cold water |
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
Directions:
1. Combine berries and sugar in non-stick saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil while stirring constantly.
2. Whisk cornstarch into cold water in a small bowl until dissolved completely; stir into the berry mixture. Reduce heat to medium low and cook mixture at a simmer until it begins to thicken, about 3 minutes.
3. Remove berry mixture from heat. Stir lemon juice and vanilla extract into the berry mixture; transfer to a bowl. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 24 hours.
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