Rote Grütze

== Description ==
German mixed berry pudding. "Rubies in springtime". A traditional German dessert posted in response to a recipe request. I estimated the measurement of the cornstarch
== Ingredients ==
* 2¼ lbs currants or raspberries or brambleberries or strawberries or sour cherries or plums (assorted red fruits, in any combination)
* ½ cup sugar (or more to taste, depending on the tartness of the fruit)
* 1 quart water
* ½ cup cornstarch
* 1 cup rum (optional)
* milk or cream, to serve with the dessert 
== Directions ==
# Wash fruit and pick through for stems (reserve ¾ cup).
# Combine the remaining fruit with water (reserving 1 cup), and sugar in a saucepan.
# Bring to a boil and cook fruit over medium heat until done but still holding its shape.
# Sweeten to taste with more sugar, if needed.
# Stir corn starch into reserved water until dissolved and stir into the juice.
# Bring to boil, cook until thickened, and remove from heat.
# Blend in the rum if desired.
# Mash reserved, uncooked fruit in blender and stir into the thickened juice.
# Eat Rote Grütze either hot or cold and serve with cold milk or cream.
Category:Currant Recipes
Category:German Desserts
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