Rote Grutze (German Berry Compote)

You can eat this berry compote over ice cream, pudding, pound cake, or just topped with some whipped cream.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 138 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 6 cups raspberries
• 0.5 cup white sugar
• 0.25 cup cold water

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.