Blackberry Compote
User Reviews
5
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
37 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Blackberry Compote
Description
Combining 2 cups of blackberries with sugar, a splash of lemon juice, and water forms the base of this compote. It is brought to a boil and stirred often to prevent scorching, then simmered for 10 minutes to allow the berries to break down and the mixture to thicken. The natural pectin in the blackberries along with sugar helps achieve a syrupy consistency which further sets upon cooling.
The resulting compote balances fruity sweetness with a hint of tartness from lemon, offering a fresh berry flavor with a slightly chunky texture. It retains some berry integrity for a pleasant mouthfeel, suitable for spooning over pancakes, waffles, yogurt, oatmeal, or using as a cake layer filling.
The recipe includes an option to thicken the mixture further with a cornstarch slurry without altering taste or appearance. Storage instructions recommend keeping the compote in sterilized jars refrigerated up to two weeks or freezing it for up to two months, making it convenient to prepare in advance.
Ingredients
- 2 cups blackberries fresh or frozen, 10oz/200g
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Add the blackberries, sugar, lemon juice and water to a pot, stir and bring to the boil.
- Allow it to boil for about 5 minutes, stirring often to stop it from scorching.
- Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer and bubble for 10 minutes. It will thicken further as it cools.
- Serve warm or allow to cool and store in a sterilised jar in the fridge for up to 5 days (or freeze for up to 2 months).
Notes
- For thicker compote, stir in 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with water near the end of cooking, then cook 1 more minute.
- Store finished compote in sterilized jars refrigerated up to two weeks.
- Freeze cooled compote in freezer-safe containers for up to two months.
- Use compote as a topping for waffles, pancakes, yogurt, oatmeal, toast, or layered in cakes.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 37 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 37kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 78mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 103IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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