German Red Berry Sauce or Coulis (Rote Grütze)

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 0

German Red Berry Sauce or Coulis recipe for a fruity twist to your desserts

German Red Berry Sauce or Coulis (Rote Grütze)

by The Chefin Sauce

Prep

15 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

182

Sugar

42g

Fat

The German red berry sauce, also known as rote grütze, is a popular dessert in Germany with origins dating back to the early 14th century. It is made from fresh or frozen berries and thickened with sugar, cornstarch and sometimes pudding powder. It is often served over waffles, pancakes, ice cream or rice pudding. The sauce can be made using various tart fruits such as red currants, black currants, raspberries, cherries, blueberries, and strawberries. It is the perfect addition to any dessert for those who want to add a fruity twist to their desserts.

Instructions

1.	Rinse red currants and black currants under cold water and then remove from stems.
2.	In a cooking pot, bring red currants, black currants, raspberries, and cherries together with 4 cups of water to a boil on medium heat. Stirring occasionally, allow the fruits to cook for 10 minutes.
3.	Once the fruits have cooked down, remove the pot from the heat and let it cool for 5 minutes.
4.	After cooling, sieve out the fruit mixture with a fine mesh strainer to obtain the juice base. Gently press the fruit mixture against the strainer to extract all the juice. Discard the fruit pulp.
5.	Pour the juice base back into the cooking pot and over low heat, stir in cornstarch until fully dissolved.
6.	Next, add in the sugar and strawberries to your juice base, stirring until everything is well mixed together.
7.	Allow the entire mixture to simmer over low heat for approximately 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking and burning. The sauce will thicken as it cooks.
8.	Remove your sauce from heat and allow it to cool to room temperature before you serve it with your desserts.

PROS

This sauce is the perfect fruity mix for your desserts and it can be made with fresh or frozen fruit.

It is a quick and easy recipe to follow with ingredients that are easily accessible.

This recipe allows for creativity in the choice of fruits used.

CONS

This recipe uses sugar, which makes the sauce high in calories and may not be suitable for people with diabetes.

The sauce is perishable and should be refrigerated to avoid it going bad quickly.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The German red berry sauce is packed with vitamin C, fiber and other essential nutrients from the fruits.
The sauce is heart-healthy as it contains anthocyanins, antioxidants that have been linked to reduced risk of heart disease.
It is also anti-inflammatory and can help to alleviate symptoms of arthritis and gout.

	1 cup red currants
	1/2 cup black currants
	1/2 cup raspberries
	4 cups water
	1 cup strawberry
	1 cup cherries
	2 tablespoons cornstarch
	1 cup sugar