Mixed Berry Compote
This juicy, sweet homemade Berry Compote makes for a thick, fruity topping that elevates everything from cheesecake to pancakes! Made with only 4 ingredients, it packs a ton of flavor that will have you putting it on everything in sight!
You’ll Want To Put This Berry Compote On Everything!
In my experience, anything homemade always tastes better than storebought and this Berry Compote is no exception to that! With its thick consistency and sweet fruity flavor, you’ll wonder how you’ve ever survived this long without it!
Sounds a little dramatic, I know. Hear me out though, the flavor of this compote doesn’t stop at fruity and sweet. Instead, it keeps going with a hint of cinnamon that’s complete with a rich buttery finish that will send your taste buds over the top!
You’ll find yourself making a Basque Cheesecake and a fresh stack of fluffy pancakes JUST to enjoy this berry compote!
Rebecca’s Recipe Review
Taste: Warm and juicy berry flavor with a hint of cinnamon (if desired) and a buttery rich finish.
Texture: Thin syrup loaded with chunky berries.
Ease: 1/10 – it doesn’t get any easier than this!
Pros: Easy way to add flavor to dishes like cheesecake, french toast, and more!
Cons: If you don’t like big chunks of fruit, compotes probably aren’t going to be your thing.
Would I Make This Again? Yes, we love making homemade compotes, they’re so easy!
Homemade Berry Compote Recipe Ingredients
Making homemade berry compote calls for simple, minimal ingredients that can be customized to create your ideal taste! To start, choose your frozen berries. I enjoy using mixed berries for a variety of flavors; however, you can use any kind of frozen fruit that you prefer.
If mixed berries aren’t your thing, then you can use all of one type of berry such as all blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, cherries, or even peaches.
Your choice of frozen berries then combines with light brown sugar, salted butter, and vanilla extract. To cozy up the flavoring of this fruit compote you can then add ground cinnamon though this can be omitted if you prefer.
How To Make Mixed Berry Compote From Scratch
- Combine frozen mixed berries with light brown sugar in a small pot over medium-high heat. Heat until the mixture begins to simmer.
- Remove the mixture from the heat and stir in salted butter and vanilla extract.
- Serve warm as a topping for breakfast or dessert!
- Sweetener – If you prefer, you can use granulated sugar in place of light brown sugar. You can omit both sugars by replacing them with maple syrup, honey, or even coconut sugar. If you opt for honey or syrup you may need to cook the mixture a bit longer to reduce the liquid.
- Dairy-Free – You can omit the butter from this compote recipe for a dairy-free version. However, I would then recommend adding 1/8 teaspoon of salt to balance the flavor out.
- Cozy Flavoring – Add in 1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon for an extra cozy flavor element that pairs perfectly with fall and winter dishes.
- Brighter Flavor – For spring and summer dishes you can add a teaspoon of fresh lemon juice for a brighter note of flavoring.
- Serve It Warm – Though this berry compote is stored in the fridge, you can warm up a portion of the sauce in the microwave before serving.
How To Store Berry Compote
Once the Berry Compote has completely cooled, transfer it into a jar with an airtight lid such as a mason jar. Then Transfer it into the refrigerator to enjoy for up to a week.
For longer storage, you can also store the berry compote in a freezer-safe jar and then keep it in the freezer for up to 3 months.
How To Serve Berry Compote
- This Homemade Berry Compote makes for an excellent topping on Homemade Cheesecake!
- Serve berry compote over homemade Angel Food Cake with a dollop of Homemade Whipped Cream.
- Serve it warm over a bowl of vanilla ice cream.
- Add a dollop to your yogurt for a fruity spin on your afternoon snack.
- Elevate your bowl of oatmeal by mixing in some of this berry compote.
- Sweeten up breakfast by using this compote to finish off your stack of Belgian Waffles, Homemade Buttermilk Pancakes, or French Toast!
More Fruit Recipes
- Strawberry Puree – Great as a topping for dessert or breakfast as well as mixing into drinks!
- Classic Ambrosia Salad – A delicious vintage dessert that’s ready in 20 minutes!
- Raspberry Filling – The best dessert filling that’s made with only 4-ingredients!
- Nature’s Pizza – A healthy pizza that’s made with yogurt, granola, and fresh fruit!
- Strawberry Banana Lemon Smoothie – Start your day with this healthy, bright-tasting smoothie!
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Berry Compote Recipe
Ingredients
- 16 ounces frozen mixed berries
- ½ cup light brown sugar 110g, packed
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon optional, see notes
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add 16 ounces frozen mixed berries and ½ cup light brown sugar to a small pot and cook over medium, high heat until the mixture begins to simmer.
- Remove from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons salted butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Serve as a topping on breakfast or desserts.
Notes
- Granulated sugar may be used instead of brown sugar.
- Butter is optional if you need to keep it dairy-free, but it does add an extra level of richness. I recommend adding about 1/8 teaspoon of salt if you omit the butter.
- You can add 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon for an extra cozy flavor element that pairs perfectly with fall and winter dishes or a teaspoon of lemon juice for a bright note that pairs well with spring and summer dishes.
- This recipe can be used with any kind of frozen fruit.
- Makes about 8 (1/4 cup) servings.
- I recommend serving warm over hot dishes like waffles and room temperature or cold over cold dishes like cheesecake.
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Very good. Used on top of cheesecake. Was light but rich at the same time. Definitely a new found favorite fruit topper. I left out the cinnamon and added lemon juice.