Compote Recipe
French · Condiment · 20 min total
A simple and versatile fruit compote that can be served warm or cold over yogurt, pancakes, ice cream, or as a topping for desserts. This recipe uses frozen berries for convenience, but fresh fruit works just as well.
5
min prep
min prep
15
min cook
min cook
4
servings
servings
90
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen mixed berries (or fresh)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Combine berries, sugar, lemon juice, and water in a medium saucepan.
- Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat to low and cook for 10-15 minutes, until berries have broken down and mixture has thickened slightly.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Compote will thicken further as it cools.
Tips
- Adjust sugar to taste depending on sweetness of fruit.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Serve warm or cold.
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