4 german mixed berry Recipes

currants (assorted red fruits, in any combination) or 2 1/4 lbs raspberries (assorted red fruits, in any combination) or 2 1/4 lbs brambleberries (assorted red fruits, in any combination) or 2 1/4 lbs strawberries (assorted red fruits, in any combination) or 2 1/4 lbs sour cherries (assorted red fruits, in any combination) or 2 1/4 lbs plums (assorted red fruits, in any combination), sugar (or more to taste, depending on the tartness of the fruit), water, cornstarch, rum (optional), milk or cream, to serve with the dessert

eggs, milk, salt, sugar, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, baking powder, butter, frozen mixed berries, pure maple syrup, powdered sugar , for dusting

vanilla caramels , unwrapped, half-and-half cream , divided, german chocolate cake mix, unsalted butter, melted, pure vanilla extract, whole berry cranberry sauce, pecans, chopped