The BEST Berry Sauce Recipe (Rote Grütze)
Rote Grütze is the perfect, light summer dessert for the best berry sauce! It's made from flavorful ripe berries that are simmered with some juice, vanilla bean, and cinnamon. The spices bring out the rich red fruit flavors.Serve with vanilla ice cream because, in my opinion, there isn't much that’s more satisfying when you're craving something refreshing and sweet at the same time. If you would like to make rote Grütze during the colder months, frozen mixed berries are an option, although using fresh, ripe berries makes your Grütze taste much better! It's also incredible over homemade German waffles or German pancakes.Find this and more recipes in my international bestselling cookbook 'German Home Kitchen'!
Servings: 4 serving
Calories: 385kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ vanilla bean
- 250 grams cherries pitted
- 250 grams strawberries divided
- 250 grams blackberries divided
- 250 grams raspberries divided
- 180 milliliters cherry or cranberry juice
- 180 grams granulated sugar
- 2 centimeters cinnamon stick a piece of it
- 60 grams cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
- With a sharp knife, cut the vanilla bean lengthwise in half, scrape the seeds and reserve for later.½ vanilla bean
- In a medium pot, add the juice, sugar, cinnamon stick, vanilla bean, and 4 ounces (125 ml) of water and heat to boiling over high heat. Add half of the fruit, reduce the heat to medium, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the fruit has softened, about 10 minutes.250 grams cherries, 250 grams blackberries, 250 grams raspberries, 180 milliliters cherry or cranberry juice, 180 grams granulated sugar, 2 centimeters cinnamon stick, 250 grams strawberries
- In a small bowl, stir together the cornstarch and cold water; add to the pot. Heat to boiling over medium-high heat and stir until the mixture has thickened. Stir in the remaining fruit and the vanilla seeds. Remove from the heat and let cool for about 5 minutes.60 grams cornstarch, 2 tablespoons cold water
- Serve warm or cold with vanilla ice cream or vanilla sauce.
Notes
Mix It Up: Feel free to swap out berries for whatever you have. Blueberries, currants, or even plums work great! Just aim for a good balance of sweet and tart.
Make It Ahead: Rote Grütze can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. It also freezes well. Just thaw in the fridge before serving.
Gift It: Jarred Rote Grütze makes a thoughtful homemade gift! To store longer, fill sterilized jars with hot compote, seal, and refrigerate for up to 1 month.
Pair It Perfectly: I love serving it over Dampfnudeln (German steamed dumplings) or homemade German waffles. So, so good!
Nutrition
Calories: 385kcal | Carbohydrates: 96g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 510mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 68g | Vitamin A: 204IU | Vitamin C: 71mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 2mg