Kisiel with Berry Compote

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp Potato Starch
• 2 cups Water
• 1 cup Berry Juice (from frozen or fresh berries)
• 0.25 cup Sugar
• 2 cups Mixed Berries (fresh or frozen)
• 1 tbsp Lemon Juice

Instructions

1. 1In a small bowl, whisk together the 2 tablespoons of potato starch with 1/2 cup of cold water until the potato starch is completely dissolved and there are no lumps.
2. 2In a medium saucepan, combine the remaining 1.5 cups of water, the 1 cup of berry juice, and the 0.25 cup of sugar. Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a rolling boil, stirring occasionally. This should take about 5 to 7 minutes.
3. 3Reduce the heat under the saucepan to low. While stirring the boiling liquid constantly with a whisk, slowly and steadily pour in the dissolved potato starch mixture. Continue to cook and stir for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the mixture thickens and turns translucent, like a jelly.
4. 4Remove the saucepan from the heat. Let the kisiel cool in the saucepan for at least 10 minutes to allow it to set slightly.
5. 5While the kisiel is cooling, prepare the berry compote. In a separate small saucepan, combine the 2 cups of mixed berries and the 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. If the berries seem dry, you can add an additional tablespoon of sugar, but it is not required. Cook this mixture over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the berries have softened and released their juices, creating a compote.
6. 6To serve, spoon the slightly cooled kisiel into bowls. Top each serving with a generous spoonful of the warm berry compote.

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