Ridiculously Easy Berry Compote
This berry compote is a colorful and delicious topping to ice cream, cheesecake and other rich desserts. You can even use it for topping oatmeal or granola or yogurt! This recipe is so insanely easy, you'll wonder why you never made it before!
- Prep time
- 14 min
- Cook time
- 31 min
- Yield
- 1 serving
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 300 grams frozen berries, (a combination of blackberries, raspberries, strawberries, etc.)
- 1/4 cup water
- Sugar, (or sweetener of choice; optional)
- Cinnamon stick
- Lemon zest or lemon juice
- Orange zest or lemon juice
- Vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1
Combine the frozen berries, water in a pot over medium heat. Stir occasionally.
- 2
Bring mixture to a simmer, making sure berries are heated through and liquid is slightly thickened.
- 3
If using sweetener: Add sugar, honey, maple syrup, or sweetener of choice, 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon at a time, stirring after each addition. Taste after each addition, stopping at desired sweetness for your compote.
- 4
Transfer to a clean jar and let cool completely before placing lid on. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.