Red Berry Fruit Compote German Rote Grütze Recipes

ROTE GRUTZE (GERMAN BERRY COMPOTE)

Steps:

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

HAMBURGER ROTE GRüTZE - GERMAN RED FRUIT COMPOTE

Steps:

• Wash all fruit, remove the stems, and cut the strawberries into small pieces.
• Add the fruit juice, sugar, cinnamon stick and vanilla extract to a medium sized pot and bring the mixture to a boil.
• In the meantime, reserve a few fruits for the garnish and set them aside.
• Add about half of the remaining fruit to the pot and simmer on low heat.
• Mix the vanilla pudding powder with a few tablespoons of water or juice in a small bowl and then blend it with the simmering fruit mixture.
• Bring to a boil and mix well until everything is well combined.
• Remove the pot from the heat and remove the cinnamon stick.
• Blend the remaining other half of fruit into the mixture.
• Portion the Rote Grütze into individual decorative glasses or into an airtight container. Allow to cool completely and store in the fridge until serving.

GERMAN ROTE GRüTZE

Steps:

• Wash and cut berries as needed.
• Add fresh or frozen berries and sugar to a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a low boil, stirring constantly. If using fresh berries, you may need to add a bit of juice.
• In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and juice until smooth. Pour into the fruit and stir. Reduce heat and let simmer for 1-3 minutes or until it thickens up a bit. If the mixture becomes too thick, add more fruit juice to thin.
• Take off heat, pour into 4 bowls, and let cool.
• Serve with a small pitcher of fresh, cold heavy cream to pour over the Rote Grütze.