Gourmet Sweet Toppings Assortment
Gourmet Sweet Toppings Assortment
Ingredients
For the Mixed Berry Compote
- 2 cups mixed berries, fresh or frozen
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons water
For the Salted Caramel Sauce
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup heavy cream, warmed
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
For the Spiced Apple Compote
- 2 apples, medium, peeled, cored, and diced (e.g., Fuji or Gala)
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Mixed Berry Compote: In a small saucepan, combine the mixed berries, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce heat to low and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the berries have softened and the sauce has thickened slightly. Mash some of the berries with a fork if desired for a smoother consistency. Remove from heat and set aside.
⏱️ 15 min
- 2
Prepare the Salted Caramel Sauce: In a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine 1 cup granulated sugar and 1/4 cup water. Stir gently to moisten all the sugar. Cook over medium-high heat without stirring, occasionally swirling the pan, until the sugar dissolves and the syrup turns a rich amber color. This can take 8-10 minutes. Do not let it burn.
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
Once the caramel reaches the desired color, immediately remove the pan from the heat. Carefully and slowly pour the warmed heavy cream into the caramel while whisking constantly. Be cautious as the mixture will bubble up vigorously. Once smooth, add the unsalted butter pieces and sea salt, whisking until the butter is fully melted and incorporated. Pour the caramel into a heatproof jar or bowl and let it cool. It will thicken as it cools.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Prepare the Spiced Apple Compote: In another small saucepan, combine the diced apples, light brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and 1/4 cup water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until the apples are tender but still hold their shape. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. Remove from heat and set aside.
⏱️ 15 min
- 5
Serve the assorted sweet toppings warm or at room temperature. Offer them in separate small bowls for guests to choose from. These toppings are excellent over pancakes, waffles, ice cream, yogurt, oatmeal, or even as a filling for crepes.
⏱️ 5 min
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Gourmet Sweet Toppings Assortment
Ingredients
For the Mixed Berry Compote
- 2 cups mixed berries, fresh or frozen
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons water
For the Salted Caramel Sauce
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup heavy cream, warmed
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
For the Spiced Apple Compote
- 2 apples, medium, peeled, cored, and diced (e.g., Fuji or Gala)
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Mixed Berry Compote: In a small saucepan, combine the mixed berries, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce heat to low and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the berries have softened and the sauce has thickened slightly. Mash some of the berries with a fork if desired for a smoother consistency. Remove from heat and set aside.
⏱️ 15 min - 2
Prepare the Salted Caramel Sauce: In a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine 1 cup granulated sugar and 1/4 cup water. Stir gently to moisten all the sugar. Cook over medium-high heat without stirring, occasionally swirling the pan, until the sugar dissolves and the syrup turns a rich amber color. This can take 8-10 minutes. Do not let it burn.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
Once the caramel reaches the desired color, immediately remove the pan from the heat. Carefully and slowly pour the warmed heavy cream into the caramel while whisking constantly. Be cautious as the mixture will bubble up vigorously. Once smooth, add the unsalted butter pieces and sea salt, whisking until the butter is fully melted and incorporated. Pour the caramel into a heatproof jar or bowl and let it cool. It will thicken as it cools.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Prepare the Spiced Apple Compote: In another small saucepan, combine the diced apples, light brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and 1/4 cup water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until the apples are tender but still hold their shape. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. Remove from heat and set aside.
⏱️ 15 min - 5
Serve the assorted sweet toppings warm or at room temperature. Offer them in separate small bowls for guests to choose from. These toppings are excellent over pancakes, waffles, ice cream, yogurt, oatmeal, or even as a filling for crepes.
⏱️ 5 min