Berry Compote
Bright, sweet, and bursting with flavor, this homemade Berry Compote is the perfect topping to elevate your favorite dishes. Made with a luscious blend of fresh or frozen mixed berries, a touch of sugar, and a zing of lemon juice, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 20 minutes. Thickened with a cornstarch slurry for the ideal texture and enhanced with a hint of vanilla, this versatile fruit topping adds a vibrant twist to everything from pancakes and waffles to yogurt and desserts. Whether served warm or chilled, this 4-serving berry sauce is a delicious way to use seasonal berries or satisfy your fruit cravings year-round. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a decadent dessert drizzle, this Berry Compote recipe will have everyone coming back for more!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups mixed berries, fresh or frozen
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the mixed berries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice.
Stir the mixture occasionally as the sugar dissolves and the berries release their juices, about 3-5 minutes.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with the water until smooth to create a slurry.
Once the berry mixture begins to simmer, stir in the cornstarch slurry, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
Continue to cook while stirring for another 5-7 minutes, until the mixture thickens slightly.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract, if using.
Allow the compote to cool slightly before serving, or refrigerate for later use.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
171 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.3 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.2 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.6 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.8 g | ||
| Protein | 0.8 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 27 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 160 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
