Rødgrød Med Fløde

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1. 1Step 1: Put the currants (and other fruits if using), water and sugar in a large saucepan, and bring to a boil over medium heat.
2. 2Step 2: Let them simmer for 3-5 minutes until they lose their colour and juice (cherries will need a little longer).
3. 3Step 3: Set aside to cool.
4. 4Step 4: Strain the cooked fruits to remove all the seeds and skins by setting a medium-coarse strainer over a bowl large enough to take the fruits.
5. 5Step 5: Put a large spoonful of the cooked fruits into the strainer at a time and press to extract as much of the juice and pulp as possible.
6. 6Step 6: Stir and then press the fruits against the side of the strainer as you go, or even press with your fingers.
7. 7Step 7: Scoop out the spent fruit skins and seeds once they’ve given all they can, and discard as you go.
8. 8Step 8: Wash the saucepan, and then transfer the juice back to the saucepan.
9. 9Step 9: Taste it. If you feel it needs more sugar, add a tablespoon at a time and stir to let it dissolve before you add more.
10. 10Step 10: If it’s sweeter than you like, add a slight squeeze of lemon juice.
11. 11Step 11: Bring the fruit juice back to the boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.
12. 12Step 12: Before it boils, measure the arrowroot into a small cup and add 4 teaspoons of cool water to make a thickening ‘slurry’; stir until smooth, and stir into the hot fruit juice.
13. 13Step 13: Bring quickly to the boil now, stirring all the while.
14. 14Step 14: As soon as it boils, the juice will become clear again and should be slightly thickened, just enough just to coat a spoon.
15. 15Step 15: If it is still very thin, add another 1 teaspoon of arrowroot dissolved in another 1 teaspoon of water and repeat the boiling procedure.
16. 16Step 16: Let the rødgrød cool to room temperature and then refrigerate for a few hours or overnight until chilled.
17. 17Step 17: Serve with a little milk poured over the top, or some cream.
18. 18Step 18: Garnish with a string of red currants if you like, some halved cherries, or a few raspberries.