Fruit Pudding Recipe

Rote Grütze

• 2 lbs. ripe fruit as listed above, using at least 2 types
• 3 cups water
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• sugar as needed

• Wash and prepare fruit. If using cherries, remove pits. If using rhubarb, cut into large dice.
• In a large pot, combine fruit and water. Cook over low heat until fruit is tender.
• Line a sieve with cheesecloth and place over large bowl. Pour cooked fruit into sieve. Do not crush fruit. Put fruit into large serving dish.
• Add water to juice to make 1 quart (1 litre) and bring to boil over medium heat.
• Mix cornstarch with a bit of cold water. Add to hot juice, stirring constantly.
• Sweeten with sugar if needed. Pour thickened juice over fruit.
• Sprinkle lightly with sugar to prevent a skin from forming on surface.
• Refrigerate until serving. Makes 4 servings.