1 qt. apple juice
1/2 c. agar flakes, or one bar agar
1 tbsp. kuzu
2 apples, diced
2 c. cranberries
1/2 c. roasted, chopped walnuts
1 orange peel, grated and juiced
Pinch of salt
1/4 tsp. cinnamon, optional
1/4 c. barley malt is optional for extra sweetness

"Kanten" is a name given to dishes thickened with agar-agar. To make this one, pour juice in a saucepan. Add agar and stir; bring to a low boil, then simmer for 20 minutes until agar is completely dissolved. While mixture is cooking, dice apple, grate orange, roast and chop walnuts, wash cranberries.

When kanten has cooked for 20 minutes, dissolve kuzu in 1/4 cup water; stir kuzu into kanten, continue to stir until the kuzu cooks and becomes clear. Now add the remaining ingredients. Simmer 2 to 3 minutes until the cranberries "pop".

Pour into a low, shallow serving dish. Allow to cool to room temperature, then place in the refrigerator.

Serve with the meal or as a dessert. This dish is best if made the day before.