Ingredients with Measurements:
- 2 cups pear juice
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 2 tbsp grated fresh ginger
- 2 pears, peeled and diced
Special equipment needed:
- Medium-sized saucepan
- Whisk
- Mixing bowl
- Serving dishes
Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a medium-sized saucepan, combine pear juice, water, sugar, and grated ginger. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together cornstarch and cold water until smooth.
3. Slowly pour the cornstarch mixture into the boiling pear juice mixture, whisking constantly.
4. Reduce heat to low and continue to whisk until the mixture thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
5. Remove from heat and stir in diced pears.
6. Pour the mixture into serving dishes and let cool to room temperature.
- Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Cooking time: 10 minutes
Temperature:
- Medium-high heat for boiling
- Low heat for thickening
Serving size:
- 4 servings
Nutritional information:
- Calories per serving: 210
- Total fat: 0g
- Total carbohydrates: 54g
- Protein: 0g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Pear juice can be substituted with apple juice or white grape juice.
- Sugar can be substituted with honey or maple syrup.
- Cornstarch can be substituted with tapioca starch or arrowroot starch.
- Fresh ginger can be substituted with ground ginger.
Variations:
- Add cinnamon or nutmeg for extra flavor.
- Use different fruits such as apples or peaches.
- Top with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Tips and tricks:
- Be sure to whisk constantly while adding the cornstarch mixture to prevent lumps.
- Use a fine grater for the ginger to avoid stringy bits in the final dish.
Storage instructions:
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating instructions:
- Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop until warm.
Presentation ideas:
- Serve in clear glass dishes to show off the beautiful color of the Stippgrütze.
Garnishes:
- Top with a sprinkle of cinnamon or chopped nuts.
Pairings:
- Serve with a cup of hot tea or coffee.
Suggested side dishes:
- Serve with a slice of pound cake or shortbread cookies.
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the mixture is too thick, add a little more pear juice or water to thin it out.
- If the mixture is too thin, whisk in a little more cornstarch.
Food safety advice:
- Be sure to use clean and sanitized equipment when preparing this dish.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator and discard any leftovers that have been left out at room temperature for more than 2 hours.
Food history:
- Stippgrütze is a traditional German dessert made from fruit juice and cornstarch.
Flavor profiles:
- This dish is sweet and tangy with a hint of spicy ginger.
Serving suggestions:
- Serve as a light dessert after a heavy meal.
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Region: German