Raspberry Compote
User Reviews
4.9
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
10
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Calories
20 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American, International
Raspberry Compote
Description
The Raspberry Compote recipe combines raspberries with sugar, lemon juice, and water, gently boiled and then simmered to develop a thick, syrupy texture. The lemon juice adds brightness to the natural raspberry sweetness, balancing the flavors. Cooking involves boiling the mixture to activate the sugars and soften the fruit, then simmering to achieve a soft set consistency that thickens as it cools.
This compote can be served warm poured over pancakes, ice cream, yogurt, or desserts, adding a fresh berry flavor and moist texture. It can also be cooled and stored in the refrigerator for up to five days or frozen for longer keeping, making it a convenient make-ahead topping.
Storing the compote in a sterilized jar helps preserve its freshness, and freezing allows for extended use beyond fresh raspberry season. Gentle reheating will restore the compote to a pourable state if needed.
Ingredients
- 2 cups raspberries fresh or frozen, 200g
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Add the raspberries, 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
- Use a sterilized jar for storing the compote to maintain freshness and extend shelf life.
- Keep the compote refrigerated for up to five days or freeze for up to two months for longer storage.
- The compote thickens further as it cools, so do not overcook during simmering.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 20 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 20kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Potassium | 30mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 5IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 5.9mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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