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    Home » Recipes » Condiments & Dips

    Fresh Berry Compote

    June 4, 2015 • Updated: June 24, 2021 • by Renée • This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Fresh Berry Compote, a whole-fruit marriage of syrup and jam, is a quick, easy, and exceptionally versatile condiment.

    Fresh Berry Compote Recipe | The Good Hearted Woman

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    Sometimes it's best to keep things simple: Fresh Berry Compote doesn't need a lot of introduction or fancy flourish.

    This whole-fruit marriage of syrup and jam can be made with fresh or frozen berries, and comes together so quickly that you can have it ready to serve by the time your pancakes are done. It's not just for pancakes and waffles either - try it over pound cake, ice cream, scones, biscuits, or mixed into a smoothie or a milkshake for a little something extra.

    Homemade {Dairy-free} Vanilla Bean Ice Cream with Fresh Berry Compote
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    Fresh Berry Compote

    Fresh Berry Compote can be made with fresh or frozen berries, and comes together so quickly that it'll be ready before your pancakes are done.
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    Prep Time:5 minutes
    Cook Time:5 minutes
    Total Time:10 minutes
    Servings: 12 servings
    Calories: 54kcal
    Author: Renee

    Ingredients

    US Customary - Metric
    • ¼ cup sugar
    • 2 tablespoons water
    • 2 cups crushed berries strawberries, Marionberries, blackberries, raspberries, etc.
    • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
    • Pinch Salt
    • 3 tablespoons butter or coconut oil

    Instructions

    • In a small saucepan, bring water and sugar to a boil. Reduce heat to low.
    • Add berries, lemon juice, and salt. Increase heat and return to boil.
    • Remove from heat and stir in butter until melted.

    Notes

    If you have plenty of berries, double the recipe!
    Any berries or combination of fresh or frozen berries will work - strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, etc.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 54kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 25mg | Potassium: 15mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 99IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Fresh Berry Compote is delicious on pancakes, waffles, crepes, and ice cream! (among other things!)

    Fresh Berry Compote Recipe | The Good Hearted Woman
    I always put my waffles in the garden before I eat them - don't you? #weirdstuffbloggersdo 

    If you love fresh berries, be sure to check our Classic Fresh Blueberry Pie recipe! 

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    About Renée

    Renée is writer, music maker, artist, and storyteller. In her spare time, you can find her writing love songs about cowboys, exploring the moss-covered nooks and crannies of the Pacific Northwest, and making music with her talented singer-husband.

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    Comments

    1. Geoff (Steep Stories) says

      June 06, 2015 at 12:53 am

      MARIONBERRURRRRRRSSSS! (That is all.)

      Reply
    2. Tracy says

      June 05, 2015 at 11:54 am

      I love everything berry! This looks very good. Do you think honey or maple syrup would work as a substitute for sugar? Maybe I'll try it.

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      • Renée ♥ says

        June 05, 2015 at 12:02 pm

        I'm sure they would, although they will both impart their own flavor into the berries. Also, I'm not sure it would thicken the same way. (It gets almost as thick as jam after being refrigerated.) Please let me know how it turns out!

        Reply
    3. Rachel Lloyd says

      June 04, 2015 at 5:17 pm

      Congrats to you and your daughter! What an accomplishment.

      Reply
    4. Kristi says

      June 04, 2015 at 11:59 am

      Such a great recipe to have on hand for summer. When those berries start to turn, compote them!

      Reply
    5. Meredith {MarthaChartreuse} says

      June 04, 2015 at 10:40 am

      Yum! Love berry season!

      Reply
    6. Erin says

      June 04, 2015 at 10:34 am

      Yes! How I LOVE berries especially when atop a delicious waffle! This makes me love summer. Congrats to your daughter!!

      Reply
    7. Erin @ Platings and Pairings says

      June 04, 2015 at 10:01 am

      YUM - How good does this look?! Perfect for all of those berries that are popping up in the Farmer's Market - Going to make this as soon as I get my hands on some, and don't eat them all....

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      • Renée ♥ says

        June 04, 2015 at 10:13 am

        Not eating them all first is definitely the hard part!

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