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a bowl of fruit compote and blackberries

Blackberry Compote


  • Author: Michelle Minnaar
  • 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

Units Scale
  • 500g (3 1/2 cups) blackberries, washed
  • 75g (3/8 cup) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • 1.25ml (1/4 tsp) salt

Instructions

  1. Place the blackberries, sugar, lemon juice and salt in a saucepan and combine. Leave to rest for 5 minutes.
  2. 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.
  3. Remove from the heat. It will thicken further as it cools down.
  4. 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

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