Recipe for Rote Grutze (German Red Fruit Pudding Dessert)
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Recipe for Rote Grutze (German Red Fruit Pudding Dessert)
Description
Rote Grütze involves simmering red fruit juice until slightly reduced, then adding a combination of strawberries, raspberries, and cherries, which can be fresh, frozen, or canned. The fruits are gently cooked to soften but still retain some texture, with raspberries added later to prevent overcooking. Cornstarch mixed with water creates a slurry that is stirred into the fruit mixture to thicken it evenly without lumps. Once thickened, the pudding is cooled before serving.
The dessert can be spooned into individual jars or dishes and served warm or at room temperature depending on preference. Its balance of juicy fruit pieces and smooth, mildly sweetened sauce makes it a pleasant finish to a meal or a light snack. The use of various red fruits and juice provides a slightly tart and fruity character that distinguishes this pudding from other desserts.
Ingredients
- 1 lb strawberry They can be fresh, frozen or canned, combination of red fruits such as
- 1 lb raspberry
- 1 lb Cherry
- 6 fl oz red fruit juice Such as tart cherry, cranberry, beet, pomegranate, elderberry
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Pour the juice into a pot and bring to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer juice for 3 minutes.
- Add fruit except for raspberries if using them. Continue to simmer for 2 minutes. Stir in raspberries to the pot, if using them.
- Add 2 tbsp of water to the cornstarch. Blend together to make a slurry, ensure there are no lumps. Add to the fruit and juice in the pot.
- Stir gently but continuously to prevent clumping. After one minute, when the mixture has thickened, turn off the heat and allow to cool.
- Spoon the Rote Grutze into your container of choice. Options are Bail jars, mason jars, or glass dishes. Can be served warm or room temperature.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 84 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4oz | |
| Calories | 84kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.04g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 224mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 48IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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