Mixed Berry Spoon Pudding

Name: Mixed Berry Spoon Pudding
Ingredients: 1 cup water; 1/4 cup black-currant syrup such as Ribena; 2 cups blackberries (8 ounces); 2 cups raspberries (8 ounces); 1 1/2 cups strawberry jelly; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; 2 1/2 tablespoons arrowroot, dissolved in 2 tablespoons cold water; 2 cups strawberries (8 ounces), hulled, then quartered if large; Accompaniment:vanilla custard sauce

10 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

1 cup water
1/4 cup black-currant syrup such as Ribena
2 cups blackberries (8 ounces)
2 cups raspberries (8 ounces)
1 1/2 cups strawberry jelly
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/2 tablespoons arrowroot, dissolved in 2 tablespoons cold water
2 cups strawberries (8 ounces), hulled, then quartered if large
Accompaniment:vanilla custard sauce

Directions

1

Stir together water, syrup, 1 1/4 cups blackberries, 1 cup raspberries, jelly, sugar, and vanilla in a 3-quart saucepan.
2

Simmer, stirring occasionally, until berries are softened, 6 to 8 minutes.
3

Force mixture through a fine sieve into another saucepan.
4

Discard seeds.
5

Bring berry sauce to a simmer and vigorously whisk in arrowroot mixture.
6

Simmer, whisking constantly, until thick and glossy, about 2 minutes (do not boil).
7

Remove from heat and stir in strawberries and remaining blackberries and raspberries.
8

Transfer pudding to a serving bowl and cover surface with a piece of wax paper to prevent a skin from forming.
9

Chill until cold, at least 2 hours.