Classic Rote Grütze just like Grandma's
by Tavolino
A traditional, fruity dessert made from a berry mix, distinguished by pear juice and a subtle hint of vanilla. Perfect as a sweet finish or served with waffles and ice cream.
Ingredients
- Frozen mixed berries 500 g
- Pear juice (not from concentrate) 200 ml
- Cane sugar 60 g
- Cornstarch 2 tbsp
- Bourbon vanilla sugar 1 packet
- Organic orange zest 1 pinch
Preparation
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk 3 tbsp of the pear juice with the cornstarch until smooth.
- 2
Pour the remaining pear juice into a pot with the cane sugar and vanilla sugar.
- 3
Heat over medium heat until the sugar has completely dissolved.
- 4
Add the frozen mixed berries and the orange zest to the pot, if desired.
- 5
Bring the berry mixture to a boil while stirring constantly.
- 6
Slowly stir the cornstarch mixture into the berries over low heat.
- 7
Let the Rote Grütze simmer for 1-2 minutes until it has thickened nicely.
- 8
Remove the pot from the heat and serve the Rote Grütze warm or cold as desired.