Simple Data Classes - Serialize More Complex Data Structure

I have written several simple data classes that I serialized manually by converting to text. At this point I need to serialize a more complex data structure. which will include lists of the simpler elements. Can serialize store and reconstitute this type of structure automatically or do I need to do this one manually as well? Consider the pseudocode below for a clarification of my question;

Java Code:

Class Hops{
String Name;
float Alpha Acid;
float Beta Acid;
};

Class Malt{
String Name;
float extract;
};

Class Recipie{
String Name;
CList HopList;
CList MaltList;
};

CList RecipieList; mh_sh_highlight_all('java');

I read the article on Serialization presented at tutorial point, but the example only showed a simple class, not lists of class members. What I want to do is serialize RecipieList, which consists of a CList of Recipies, which in turn consist of CLists of various ingredients.