Norwegian Berry Pudding

Many different types of berries are grown during the summer months in Norway.

Info
Cook Time: 30 minutes

Serves: 4

Ingredients

 * 1 pound of raspberries, blueberries or strawberries, or a mixture of all three


 * 1 Tbsp sugar


 * 2 cups cold water


 * 2 Tbsp cornstarch

Directions
1.Put the fruit, sugar and water in a pan. Cook over low heat for five minutes until the fruit is soft.

2.Let the fruit cool. Use the back of a spoon to push the berries through a sieve into a bowl. Throw away any bits left in the sieve.

3.Put the cornstarch in a cup. Mix it with a tablespoon of the juices from the cooked berries, until it is smooth.

4.Stir the cornstarch mixture into the fruit. Pour the fruit into a pan and bring it to a boil.

5.Turn the heat down to low. Cook the fruit for five minutes, stirring constantly with a spoon.

6.Pour the pudding into glasses or bowls and chill them in the refrigerator.

Variations

 * Other berries can also be used for the pudding such as cranberries, currants, and blackberries. When using these berries, you may need to add additional sugar to balance the tartness of the berries.

Source

 * Fruits and Veggies Matter Child Recipe Cards by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, public domain government resource—original source of recipe