ROTE GRüTZE GERMAN MIXED BERRY PUDDING

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Rubies in springtime. A traditional German dessert posted in response to a recipe request. I estimated the measurement of the cornstarch. The original recipe called for 100 grams.

Provided by Molly53

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

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

Steps:

  • Wash fruit and pick through for stems (reserve 3/4 cup).
  • Combine the remaining fruit with water (reserving 1 cup), and sugar in a saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil and cook fruit over medium heat until done but still holding its shape.
  • Sweeten to taste with more sugar, if needed.
  • Stir corn starch into reserved water until dissolved and stir into the juice.
  • Bring to boil, cook until thickened, and remove from heat.
  • Blend in the rum if desired.
  • Mash reserved, uncooked fruit in blender and stir into the thickened juice.
  • Eat Rote Grütze either hot or cold and serve with cold milk or cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440.2, Fat 0.3, Sodium 13.3, Carbohydrate 114.4, Fiber 8.8, Sugar 98.4, Protein 5.2

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