Rote Gruetze - Red Berry Fruit Compote - German Dessert

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: potato starch

Arrowroot powder is a natural thickener, while potato starch is often less expensive.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey adds sweetness with potential health benefits, while agave is often cheaper.

red berries

🥗Healthier: mixed berries

💰Cheaper: frozen berries

Mixed berries provide variety, and frozen berries are more affordable.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime juice offers a similar acidity, while vinegar can be a cost-effective alternative.

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.

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