Rote Grütze German Mixed Berry Pudding
At a Glance
- Total
- 25 min
- Servings
- 8.00 serving(s)
Categories
- Dessert
- German
- Stovetop
Dietary
- Vegetarian
Allergens
- Milk
Servings & Nutrition
Original recipe serves 8. Current scale: 1x.
Nutrition and servings are approximate based on the ingredient list. Please verify for dietary or medical needs.
This recipe for Rote Grütze German Mixed Berry Pudding brings together 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 in a practical dish for home cooking. It takes about 25 min to prepare and cook. It makes approximately 8 servings.
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Equipment
Saucepan, blender, measuring cups, spoon
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
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.
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