Quick Fruit Compote

Name: Quick Fruit Compote
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: Serves 4 (easily multiplied)
Cuisine: british
Ingredients: 500g mixed berries (blackcurrants, blueberries, raspberries, redcurrants, strawberries); 50-85g/2-3oz golden caster sugar; 1 vanilla pod; 1 cinnamon stick; 2-3 sprigs of fresh mint or lemon balm

4.40 (12)

⏱ 15 mins 🍽 Serves 4 (easily multiplied) 🌶 british ✅ Easy 🏷 Condiment

This British condiment is a speedy way to prepare a vibrant fruit compote. Combining mixed berries with sugar and aromatic flavourings like vanilla and cinnamon, it cooks in just a few minutes. The result is a versatile sauce that holds the fruit's shape beautifully. It is delicious served either warm or chilled alongside your preferred pudding and can be stored for future use.

Ingredients

500g mixed berries (blackcurrants, blueberries, raspberries, redcurrants, strawberries)
50-85g/2-3oz golden caster sugar
1 vanilla pod
1 cinnamon stick
2-3 sprigs of fresh mint or lemon balm

Method

For any strawberries, remove the hulls and cut them into halves or quarters to match the size of the other berries. Place all the fruit into a large saucepan along with 2-3 tbsp water, your preferred amount of sugar, and the chosen flavourings.
Allow the mixture to reach a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 3-5 mins. Be careful not to cook it for too long, so the fruits maintain their form. It can be refrigerated for up to 2 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories83 kcal

Carbs20 g

Sugars13 g

Fibre3 g

Protein1 g

Sodium4 mg

Recipe details

Skill levelEasy

CategoryCondiment

Cuisinebritish

DietVegetarian