Warm Berry Compote
Warm Berry Compote
Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed berries, fresh or frozen
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water, cold, for slurry
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1
In a medium saucepan, combine the mixed berries, granulated sugar, and 1/4 cup of water. Stir gently to combine.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Place the saucepan over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, until the berries begin to soften and release their juices, about 5 to 7 minutes.
⏱️ 7 min
- 3
While the berries are simmering, in a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of cold water until a smooth slurry forms.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Pour the cornstarch slurry into the simmering berry mixture, stirring constantly. Continue to cook, stirring gently, for another 2 to 3 minutes, or until the compote has thickened to your desired consistency.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the lemon juice and vanilla extract. Taste and adjust sugar if needed.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Serve the warm berry compote immediately over your favorite breakfast items, desserts, or as a delightful topping.
⏱️ 1 min
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Warm Berry Compote
Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed berries, fresh or frozen
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water, cold, for slurry
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1
In a medium saucepan, combine the mixed berries, granulated sugar, and 1/4 cup of water. Stir gently to combine.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Place the saucepan over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, until the berries begin to soften and release their juices, about 5 to 7 minutes.
⏱️ 7 min - 3
While the berries are simmering, in a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of cold water until a smooth slurry forms.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Pour the cornstarch slurry into the simmering berry mixture, stirring constantly. Continue to cook, stirring gently, for another 2 to 3 minutes, or until the compote has thickened to your desired consistency.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the lemon juice and vanilla extract. Taste and adjust sugar if needed.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Serve the warm berry compote immediately over your favorite breakfast items, desserts, or as a delightful topping.
⏱️ 1 min