Looking for a simple Breakfast or Dessert Idea? You cannot fail with my Mixed Berry Compote! Quick and easy to make, its prepped and cooked in less than 20 minutes with just 4 Ingredients! Here’s how I make it…
What is Compote?
Compote is a simple fruit sauce made with fresh or frozen fruit with added sugar. If you would rather not add sugar, you can always add Honey or even maple syrup instead. It is then briefly cooked on the stove until it resembles an Apple sauce type texture.
To put simply Compote is a reduction of whole fruit, it is not as thick as Jam or as watery as syrup…its somewhere inbetween.
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Deciding What to add to Compote
The principle of compote is this…
- If your compote includes sour fruit, for eg. Blueberries and Raspberries, add a little sugar to balance the flavour and make them more palatable.
- If you’re using fresh fruits rather than frozen it sometimes helps to add a little water or Orange Juice to encourage a sauce to form.
- For more flavour add complimentary fruit spices such as, Cinnamon, Ginger, Nutmeg, Cloves, Star anise
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN JAM AND COMPOTE?
Compote and Jam are similar but have a few differences…
- Compote has less sugar– Compotes tend to have less Sugar than Jam which is why their often preffered on calorie controlled diets
- Compote is Less Spreadable– Most Jams have a uniform consistency making them easy to spread. Compotes may have larger chunks of fruit which hinders spreading
- Compote doesn’t last as long in the Fridge– Jam has the benefit of all the extra sugar, which acts as a preservative , allowing the Jam to stay fresher in the fridge for much longer than a Compote would. *I advise to consume Compote within 2 weeks of making.
3 WAYS TO STERILISE JARS FOR JAMS, SAUCES AND PRESERVES
Boil– Fill a pan with cold water until the jars are covered. Bring to the boil, then continue to boil for 10 minutes, turn the heat off, then cover the pan to keep the jars warm until you are ready to fill them.
Dishwasher-Remove any rubber seals and lids, place on the dishwasher rack and run a hot wash. Do not put any cleaning solutions in your dishwasher. Time your dishwasher to finish when you’re ready to fill the jars.
Oven-Heat oven to 140C. Wash the jars in hot, soapy water, rinse well. Place the jars on a baking tray and put them in the oven to dry completely. If using Kilner type jars, boil the rubber seals, do not put them in the oven, the dry heat will damage them.
How to make mixed berry compote
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What You’ll Need For This Recipe:
- Pan
- Wooden Spoon
- Digital Scales
- 1 Pint Glass Jar
*As always the full detailed Recipe can be found at the end of the post on the recipe card
Ingredients
- Frozen or fresh mixed Berries ( I used strawberries, redcurrants, raspberrties, blackberries and blackcurrants.
- Orange
- Cinnamon
- Granulated Sugar
Instructions
- Place frozen berries in a large Pan, add the Orange Juice, Cinnamon and sugar
- **Begin Sterilising Your Jars (See above for ‘how to’)
- Set the pan over a medium-high heat. Stir regularly until the mixture simmers, reduce the heat to low and cook for 10-15 minutes until the Berries have broken down and resembles a chunky sauce
- While still Hot Spoon the Berry Compote into Sterile Jars and screw tight. Allow to cool before placing in the fridge
HOW LONG WILL Mixed COMPOTE KEEP?
Store in the fridge and consume with in two weeks of making. Compote does not have the longevity Jam does, due to the lower sugar content.
Serving Suggestions for Mixed Berry compote
Serve my Mixed Berry Compote with…
- Ice cream
- Greek Yoghurt
- Whipped cream
- Pancakes
- French toast
- Cake
- Chia Pudding
- Porridge
- Overnight Oats
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- Blueberry and Lemon Bundt Cake
- Raspberry and Oat Breakfast Slice
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Quick And Easy Mixed Berry Compote
Ingredients
- 500 g Frozen or Fresh Mixed Berries ( I used strawberries, redcurrants, raspberrties, blackberries and blackcurrants.)
- Juice From 1 large Orange
- 1 tsp Cinnamon
- 2 tbsp Granulated Sugar
Instructions
- Place frozen or fresh berries in a large Pan, add the Orange Juice, Cinnamon and sugar
- **Begin Sterilising Your Jars (See above for ‘how to’)
- Set the pan over a medium-high heat. Stir regularly until the mixture simmers, reduce the heat to low and cook for 10-15 minutes until the Berries have broken down and resembles a chunky sauce
- While still Hot Spoon the Berry Compote into Sterile Jars and screw tight.
- Allow to cool before placing in the fridge. Consume within 2 weeks
