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Rote Grütze - German Berry Pudding

Rote Grutze - Berry Pudding

  • Author: Sylvie Taylor
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Additional Time: 1 hour
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4
  • Category: Desserts
  • Cuisine: German

Description

German berry pudding is beloved for a reason, but this homemade version is so easy and quick to make that it's one for summers


Ingredients

700 grams / 1.5 pounds mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, red and black currents, blackberries, boysenberries)
50 grams / 1/4 cup superfine/caster sugar
1 lemon, zested
250 milliliters / 1 cup blackcurrant or cherry juice
35 grams / 1/3 cup cornflour


Instructions

  1. Place the berries, sugar and zest in a saucepan over low to medium heat with 150 mls of the juice.
  2. In a bowl combine the remaining juice and cornflour into a smooth paste.
  3. Once the berries are lightly bubbling, add in the cornflour mixture and stir carefully until thickened, but the berries are still maintaining their shape.
  4. Spoon into serving glasses and refrigerate.
  5. Serve with a little pouring cream or coconut cream, if vegan.

Notes

Using frozen berries: By using frozen berries in the pudding, the berries will help to maintain their shape and not soften too much during cooking.

Serving custard: A typical custard for serving alongside many German desserts is a thinner version of traditional custard named vanilla sauce, which can be recreated at home with custard sauce by ensuring it's closer to a sauce consistency than custard.

Adapted from Living at Home Magazine


Nutrition

  • Calories: 202 calories per serve