Fresh Berry Compote, a whole-fruit marriage of syrup and jam, is a quick, easy, and exceptionally versatile condiment.
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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.
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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Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 54kcal
Ingredients
- 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.
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!)
If you love fresh berries, be sure to check our Classic Fresh Blueberry Pie recipe!
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Erin @ Platings and Pairings says
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....
Renée ♥ says
Not eating them all first is definitely the hard part!
Erin says
Yes! How I LOVE berries especially when atop a delicious waffle! This makes me love summer. Congrats to your daughter!!
Meredith {MarthaChartreuse} says
Yum! Love berry season!
Kristi says
Such a great recipe to have on hand for summer. When those berries start to turn, compote them!
Rachel Lloyd says
Congrats to you and your daughter! What an accomplishment.
Tracy says
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.
Renée ♥ says
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!
Geoff (Steep Stories) says
MARIONBERRURRRRRRSSSS! (That is all.)