Rote Grütze – Traditional German Red Fruit Dessert

Preparation

1. 01

   Step 01

   Wash the raspberries, morello cherries, redcurrants and strawberries. Remove the stones from the morello cherries, halve the strawberries and strip the redcurrants from their stems.

2. 02

   medium heat

   Place all the fruit, caster sugar and morello cherry juice in a wide saucepan. Bring to the boil over a medium heat, stirring, for 5–6 minutes; the fruit will soften and release its juices.

3. 03

   Step 03

   In a separate bowl, mix the cornflour with cold water until smooth.

4. 04

   medium heat, stirring continuously

   Gradually pour the cornflour mixture into the simmering fruit in a thin stream, stirring continuously, and cook for a further 2–3 minutes. The mixture will thicken and become glossy.

5. 05

   Step 05

   Remove the pan from the heat and leave to cool to room temperature. Then refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.

6. 06

   Step 06

   Whip the cream with the vanilla sugar until thick. Divide the cooled Rote Grütze between bowls and serve topped with a spoonful of whipped cream.