Rote Grutze (German Berry Compote)

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.

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

Ingredients

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

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.