If you want the perfect topping for breakfast dishes and desserts, here's something special for you. Blackberry compote is so simple to make and tastes absolutely divine.
A fruit compote - strawberry and raspberry are also great - is the perfect way to use up all the berries during summer. Frozen berries work too, so you can make this fruity mix all year round.
Products you'll need for this recipe
- Saucepan – for compote recipes, a heavy based saucepan is needed. It'll help the heat distribute more evenly
- Wooden spoon – you'll need to give the sauce a stir as it simmers. Also, you'll know when it's ready if the compote sticks to the back of the spoon
- Granulated sugar – sweeten the compote with quality granulated sugar
- Storage jars – store your homemade compote in the fridge using a sterilised airtight glass jar. Unopened, it'll keep for up to two weeks
Blackberry compote recipe
One of the quickest, easiest and tastiest fruit recipes you'll ever make, blackberry compote is simply delicious.
It can be enjoyed warm or cold and goes well with lots of different dishes, from ice cream and pancakes to yoghurt and granola.
It only takes around 20 minutes to make, from start to finish. So, give this blackberry compote recipe a go!
Extra ingredients you can use
- Allspice – ground allspice is a great addition to blackberry compote, bringing an extra taste dimension
- Ground cinnamon – you can keep the spices simple and just add cinnamon
- Cinnamon sticks – if you don't want to use ground, you can flavour it with a cinnamon stick and remove when the blackberry compote is ready
- Maple syrup – you can also sweeten with a spoonful of maple syrup at the end
What's best for a compote: fresh or frozen blackberries?
Fresh blackberries get best results. During the summer, it's the season for blackberries. So, find the best spots for picking and you'll have so many blackberries you won't know what to do with them.
Of course, frozen blackberries work great too and mean you can make compotes all year round.
What is compote?
Compote is a thick sauce made of whole pieces of fruit, cooked in sugar syrup and spices with a squeeze of lemon juice. It originated in France and was traditionally served as a snack with sour cream and biscuits.
What is compote used for?
Compote is a great way to use up all the berries during summer. It is normally served as a topping on many different types of sweet dishes and can be easily stored.
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Where does the word 'compote' come from?
'Compote' is French for 'mixture'. Beyond that, it comes from the Latin word 'compositus', also meaning mixture.
How do you pronounce 'compote'?
Lots of people get confused when wondering how to say compote. It's pronounced com-pot.
What's the difference between jam and compote?
Both compote and jam are made using pieces of fruit simmered in their own juice and sugar until thickened.
Compote is usually cooked with other ingredients, such as spices and lemon juice, while jam is normally cooked with just sugar. They normally take around the same time to make – about 20 minutes.
Jam usually contains pectin, which makes it thicker.
What goes well with compote?
- Zucchini waffles – these healthy waffles will go great with blackberry compote. You could also try these dairy free waffles.
- Almond milk porridge – start the day with this incredible porridge and a topping of delicious blackberry compote.
- Peanut butter and jelly ice cream – blackberry compote and ice cream is a dream combo
How long does compote last?
You can store compote in an airtight container and keep it in the fridge for up to two weeks because the lemon juice helps to preserve it. Once opened, it'll last for 4 days.
Can you freeze compote?
If you want to keep blackberry compote for longer, you can place it in freezable storage jars and keep it for up to six months.
More amazing blackberry recipes
- Seedless blackberry jam – few things in life are quite as delicious as homemade jam! This great recipe takes no time at all and makes an amazing combination with many recipes, from pancakes to apple crisp recipes
- Apple and blackberry crumble – practically a British institution, this crumble is comfort food at its finest
- Venison steak with Blackberry Sauce – if you've never tried venison before, now's the time. It's tender, juicy and tastes like nothing else. In terms of taste, the sauce makes for a perfect pairing and pretty much steals the show
📖 Recipe
Blackberry Compote
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 25 servings, about 500ml (2 cups) 1x
- Diet: Vegan
Description
Blackberry compote comprises blackberries that have been cooked in sugar and lemon juice. This easy recipe is best served with yogurt for breakfast.
Ingredients
- 500g (3 ½ cups) blackberries, washed
- 75g (⅜ cup) granulated sugar
- ½ lemon, juiced
- 1.25ml (¼ tsp) salt
Instructions
- Place the blackberries, sugar, lemon juice and salt in a saucepan and combine. Leave to rest for 5 minutes.
- Bring the contents to a steady simmering point and cook uncovered for 15 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened and sticks to the back of a spoon.
- Remove from the heat. It will thicken further as it cools down.
- Serve warm or store in the fridge for later consumption.
Notes
- This recipe works with any type of berry you can get your hands on.
- You can experiment with different flavours, such as adding allspice or ground cinnamon to the mix. Around 2.5ml (½ tsp) should be enough, but you can tweak it to your taste.
- Storage: The compote will last up to 5 days in the fridge if you use an airtight storage container.
- Frozen blackberries can be used, but fresh berries yield the best results.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Boil
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: A dollop
- Calories: 21
- Sugar: 4.1 g
- Sodium: 23.9 mg
- Fat: 0.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5.3 g
- Fiber: 1.1 g
- Protein: 0.3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Millie
Had this as a weekend breakfast treat and it was marvelous.
Definetely won't be having it every week though haha!
Michelle Minnaar
Really glad to hear it Millie! I agree it's best as a once in a while treat