German · dessert
Rote Grütze (Red Berry Compote)
Rote Grütze (Red Berry Compote) reads fruity 8.4, sweetness 7.8 and citrus 7.1 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a German dessert, about 2 hr 20 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 0.0 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 10.0 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 8.2 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 0.0 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 0.4 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 4.9 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Fruity 8.4 · Sweetness 7.8 · Citrus 7.1 · Floral 4.9 · Sourness 3.6
What's in it (5)
- 2 lbs mixed red berries (strawberries, raspberries, cherries, red currants, blackberries)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 cup red fruit juice
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp vanilla
Time & effort: about 2 hr 20 min (20 min active) · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 92.9 kcal, 0.8 g protein, 0.2 g fat, 22 g carbs
Dietary: Vegan — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (4 steps)
- Heat most of the mixed berries with sugar, vanilla, and juice until just boiling, then stir in a cornstarch slurry and cook briefly until the mixture thickens.
- Remove from heat and fold in the reserved fresh berries for texture.
- Chill until fully set.
- Serve cold with vanilla sauce, custard, or whipped cream.
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- Pimm's Cup — British
- Acai na Tigela — Brazilian
- Zobo Drink (Hibiscus Punch) — Nigerian
- Blåbärssoppa (Bilberry Soup) — Swedish
- Mazamorra Morada — Peruvian
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.