Blackberry Compote Recipe
Blackberry compote is an easy to make fruit topping made with blackberries and 3 other simple ingredients. With the consistency of jammy fruit syrup, this fresh blackberry compote is perfect for topping ice cream, cheesecake, yogurt, pancakes and more.
Equipment
- 1 medium sauce pan or pot
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh or frozen blackberries
- 2 - 4 tablespoons (25 - 50 g) sugar, light brown sugar, honey or maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) lemon juice and/or water
Instructions
- Wash and pat dry the fresh blackberries. Place the prepared blackberries, sugar, lemon and/or water into a medium sauce pan. Gently stir to fully mix the ingredients together.2 cups fresh or frozen blackberries, 2 - 4 tablespoons (25 - 50 g) sugar, light brown sugar, honey or maple syrup, 2 tablespoons (30 ml) lemon juice and/or water
- Heat the mixture over medium heat until the mixture starts to boil. Stir the berries well and lower the heat to low. Simmer the berries over low heat for about 15 - 20 minutes, stirring frequently. The berries are done cooking when they have started breaking down, have softened, the syrup has thickened a little and the compote is your preferred texture and consistency. Remove the berries from the heat.
- When it’s time to serve, transfer the soften blackberry sauce to a serving dish or top your favorite breakfast or dessert with the syrupy blackberry topping.
Notes
Store: Keep the berry compote in an airtight container in the fridge for about 1 week. For longer storage transfer the compote to the freezer.
Flavor Add-ins: Add 1 teaspoon of fresh herbs such as rosemary, mint or thyme. The herbs can be added to the blackberries at the same time as the sugar for a fresh, earthy flavor. Swap the lemon juice for lime or orange juice. Add ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon, rose water or vanilla extract add more cozy flavor.
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