German cuisine · Desserts & Sweets

Red Berry Compote

Red berry compote with vanilla sauce – a North German classic.

Ingredients · for 4 servings

• 600 g mixed red berries
• Red currant juice
• Sugar
• Cornstarch
• Vanilla sauce

Instructions

1. Wash and trim the berries; set some pretty ones aside for garnish.
2. Boil the red currant juice with sugar and add the berries; bring to a boil once.
3. Stir the cornstarch smooth with a little cold water and stir in until the grütze thickens slightly.
4. Take off the heat and let cool completely (it thickens more).
5. Serve cold with vanilla sauce and the berries.