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Heidelbeer Grütze: Blueberry pudding with vanilla sauce.

Rating

Calories: 200 Calories

Cooking time: 30 mins

Recipe ingredients:

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Categories: Desserts, Puddings, German Cuisine, Fruit-based Dishes, Summer Recipes, European Dishes, Berries, Chilled Desserts

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Heidelbeer Grütze is a traditional German dessert that features a thick, sweet-tart blueberry compote served with a creamy vanilla sauce. The pudding is made by simmering fresh or frozen blueberries with sugar and a touch of lemon until the berries break down and the mixture thickens. It's then chilled until set into a spoonable consistency. The vanilla sauce, ideally made from real vanilla pods, adds a silky, fragrant accompaniment to the fruity pudding. Often enjoyed during the summer months when blueberries are in season, Heidelbeer Grütze is a refreshing end to any meal and showcases the natural flavors of the berries.

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Heidelbeer Grütze/Heidelberg Berry Compote

recipes.curator53.523 months agoWaivio3 min read

Welcome to a touch of classic German dessert with my special Heidelberg Berry Compote. This versatile topping echoes the sweet and tangy flavors, perfect to complement pancakes, enhance a simple mascarpone cream, or to be a showstopper within cakes. Let's embark on creating this delightful burst of berry goodness together!

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Ingredients:

- 500g fresh or frozen berries (blueberries or mixed berries recommended)

- Juice of 1 lemon

- Zest of 1 orange (optional, can substitute with additional lemon juice)

- 300ml fruit juice (orange or apple work well, or water as an alternative)

- 100g sugar (or honey for a natural sweetener alternative)

- 1 vanilla pod, split and seeds scraped out (or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract)

- A small amount of water (if needed)

- Cornstarch (optional for thickening)

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Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 25 minute

Servings: This recipe yields approx. 4 servings of compote.

Instructions:

1. In a large saucepan, add the berries along with the lemon juice, orange zest (if using), and fruit juice. If you're using water instead, just add enough to slightly cover the bottom of your pan to prevent the berries from burning.

2. Bring the mixture to a light simmer over medium heat, adding the sugar or honey and the seeds from the vanilla pod (or vanilla extract). If you're using a vanilla pod, you can add the whole pod into the mix for extra flavor; just remember to remove it before serving.

3. Stir gently until the sugar has dissolved and the berries have started to break down slightly, releasing their natural juices.

4. If you prefer a thicker compote, dissolve a bit of cornstarch in a small amount of water and stir it into the compote, simmering for an additional 2-3 minutes until the desired consistency is achieved.

5. Once the compote has reached your preferred thickness, remove it from the heat. You may opt to blend it with an immersion blender for a smoother texture, though this step is optional.

6. Taste the compote and adjust the sweetness or acidity with more sugar or lemon juice to suit your taste. The compote should have a nice balance between sweet and tart.

7. Allow the compote to cool slightly, then transfer to a heatproof container. If using it later, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until needed.