Simple Fruit Compote

This fruit compote recipe is made from a triple berry medley, honey, and lemon juice. It’s fresh, easy, and the perfect topping to any of your favorite sweet or savory snacks. Compote is a type of fruit spread similar to jam or jelly but has a thicker texture. The best part about compote is that you can use any of your favorite fruit; fresh or frozen.

So grab whatever fruit you have in your pantry or freezer and let's make this delicious, simple, fruit compote!

What Is Fruit Compote Made With?

1 lb frozen berries (I used a Triple Berry Medley) 

2 tablespoon honey 

½ tablespoon lemon juice 

How to Make Fruit Compote

Step 1 : In a medium pot, add the frozen berries, honey, and lemon juice. Stir until combined. Heat over medium-high heat for about 10 minutes, or until the berries begin to release juice and the liquid begins to boil. 

Step 2: Allow the liquid to boil for about 5 minutes, until the compote thickens slightly. 

Step 3: Remove from heat and serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy! 

What is a compote?

The definition of compote is fruit preserved or cooked in syrup. Compote is made with fresh or dried fruits cooked on a low heat for a longer period of time so that some of the fruit pieces stay intact. 

Recipe Variations

You can use any fruit blend you desire for this recipe. You can also use lime juice instead of lemon juice if you prefer.

What To Use Compote For?

I love foods that I can make and use for a number of things and compote is one of those foods. It can be used as a mix in/topper for yogurt, custard, or ice cream, brownies, cheesecake, pound cake, waffles, pancakes, or french toast. 

Fruit compote is also so delicious spread on top of a cracker along with your favorite cheese.

FAQs

Optional Add-ins

• You can use fresh fruit if you’d prefer. Fresh berries and stone fruits are good options. 
• You can replace the honey with maple syrup or granulated sugar for a vegan option.
• If you want to add some spice to your compote use cinnamon, cloves, ginger, or turmeric.

Expert Tips & Tricks

• You may only have to heat the fruit for 5 minutes before it releases juice. 
• Use fresh lemon juice if possible. 
• If you like a sweeter compote, you can always add more sugar after the compote has finished cooking 

Storage Instructions

Store fruit compote in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. You can also freeze your compote for up to 3 months. 

Do you want to incorporate more fruit into your diet?

• My Dragon Fruit Smoothie Bowl recipe is a great way to try something new and use the spicy lookin, beautiful pink fruit you eye at the grocery store but never know what to use for!
• These Easy Banana Overnight Oats with Chia Seeds are vegan and gluten-free. Prep them in five minutes, and leave the rest of the work to the refrigerator. In the morning you have a delicious, nutritious breakfast waiting for you! Healthy and packed with fiber, this is an easy breakfast to take on the go.

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