ROTE GRUTZE (GERMAN BERRY COMPOTE)

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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.

Provided by cgalaise

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Dessert Sauce Recipes

Time P1DT20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 cups raspberries
½ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
¼ cup cold water
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Combine berries and sugar in non-stick saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil while stirring constantly.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 137.6 calories, Carbohydrate 33.6 g, Fat 0.7 g, Fiber 8.4 g, Protein 1.1 g, Sodium 0.6 mg, Sugar 22.7 g

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