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Berry compote

Published: May 3, 2020 ยท Modified: Nov 29, 2022 by Iosune Robles ยท This post may contain affiliate links

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Berry compote, sweet, fruity, and delicious. It's nutritious, it requires only 4 ingredients and it's ready in just 15 minutes.

A side shot of a dish with a toast and a jar with berry compote and fresh berries around

Berry compote is an ideal recipe to eat with any kind of sweet foods. If you like fruit, this compote will give a delicious taste to all your favorite dishes, as well as plenty of vitamins and antioxidants.

I made this compote with strawberries and blueberries, but you can incorporate all the fruits you'd like. Besides, I didn't add any sugar, but feel free to add the sweetener you prefer.

This recipe is wonderfully good and it's so fruity, healthy, and nutritious. It's only made with natural and inexpensive ingredients you can find at any grocery store. Also, it's very easy to prepare and is ready in 15 minutes.

To make this berry compote you only need a pot and a potato masher to mash the fruit. If you're looking for a creamier texture you can blend it, but I used a masher because I like a more liquid texture.

How to make berry compote - Step by step

Step by step photos of how to make berry compote
  • Put all the ingredients together in a saucepan (photo 1) and cook over medium heat until it boils.
  • After that, cook over medium heat for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally (photo 2).
  • Mash the fruit with a spoon, a fork, or a potato masher (photo 3). You can also blend it.
  • Feel free to add sugar or any kind of sweetener to taste.
  • Serve immediately or let it cool. Keep it in a jar or an airtight container (photo 4).

Pro tips

  • You can either use fresh or frozen fruit, although I like it better when I use seasonal fresh fruit.
  • Feel free to incorporate more fruit or use any type of fruit you have on hand.
  • If your compote becomes too watery, add 1 teaspoon of chia seeds after it's done.
  • You can also incorporate other spices like ground cinnamon, ground or fresh ginger, vanilla extract, lemon or orange zest, etc.
  • Sugar is optional.
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How to serve berry compote

You can eat your berry compote with plenty of different dishes. Serve it with French toasts, vegan ice cream, vegan pancakes, or even vegan waffles. Serve your favorite sweet recipes with this vegan compote for a delicious fruity taste.

Can I freeze this berry compote?

Yes, you can, but make sure it's cold before putting it into the freezer. You can either freeze it in individual portions or all the batch together.

To defrost, keep it at room temperature or in the fridge for a few hours or until thaw. You can also heat it up in a saucepan over medium-low heat. It will last in in the freezer for up to 1 month.

How long will this berry compote last?

It is important to keep the leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge so the compote keeps all its properties. It will last in the fridge for 7-10 days.

Looking for more how-to recipes?

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Berry compote

Berry compote, sweet, fruity and delicious. It's nutritious, it requires only 4 ingredients and it's ready in just 15 minutes.
Prep: 5 minutes mins
Cook: 15 minutes mins
Total: 20 minutes mins
Servings: 6
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Ingredients 
 

  • 1 cup strawberries, chopped
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 2 tablespoon orange juice
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Instructions 

  • Put all the ingredients together in a saucepan and cook over medium heat until it boils.
  • After that, cook over medium heat for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • If the fruit is already sweet, you don't need to add any kind of sweetener, but you might want to try it and add some sugar to taste if you'd like your compote sweeter.
  • You can serve immediately or wait until cool. Keep the leftovers in a sealed container for 7-10 days or in the freezer for up to 1 month.

Notes

  • You can either use fresh or frozen fruit, although I like it better when I use seasonal fresh fruit.
  • Feel free to incorporate more fruit or use any type of fruit you have on hand.
  • If your compote becomes too watery, add 1 teaspoon of chia seeds after it's done.
  • You can also incorporate other spices like ground cinnamon, ground or fresh ginger, vanilla extract, lemon or orange zest, etc.
  • Sugar is optional.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 24kcal | Carbohydrates: 5.9g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.2g | Fiber: 1.1g | Sugar: 4g
Tried this recipe?Leave a comment below and let me know how it was!
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, How to
Cuisine: American
Author: Iosune Robles

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Comments

  1. deborah says

    February 05, 2021 at 12:19 am

    I am new to vegan and have seen orange juice in several recipes. Do you mean fresh squeezed or concentrate?

    Reply
    • Iosune Robles says

      February 05, 2021 at 9:10 am

      Hi Deborah! Better fresh-squeezed ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  2. Stacey says

    May 03, 2020 at 3:48 pm

    #3 in the instructions, I don't see potatoes in the ingredient list. ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • Iosune says

      May 04, 2020 at 10:54 am

      Hi Stacey! Thanks for your comment ๐Ÿ™‚ It was a mistake and I've already fixed it. Sorry for the inconvenience!

      Reply
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