Can you use other fruit?

Berries and stone fruit work best for making a compote. If your fruit is sourer then you can increase the sugar slightly.

Can you freeze a berry compote?

Once the compote is completely cooled you can pour it into a freezer-safe container and freeze it for up to 1 month. Souper Cubes would be a perfect way to freeze these into small portions they only take out the amount you want each time.

What do you use a berry compote for?

This mixed berry compote is perfect on top of a bowl of ice cream or yogurt, a stack of pancakes or waffles, a cheesecake topping, or my favorite in English trifle so many choices!

How long does berry compote last?

Once cooked and cooled you can store the berry compote in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to two weeks.

Berry Compote

Three ingredients are all you need to make this delicious, versatile mixed berry compote. Grab some frozen berries, a bit of sugar, and fresh lemon juice and you will have the most delicious fruity sauce perfect on top of cake, pancakes, cheesecake, trifle, and more!

Total Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 1 1/2 Cups 1x

Ingredients

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16oz Mixed Berries, fresh or frozen
1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
Juice from One Small Lemon

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Instructions

In a large pot add all ingredients and cook over low-medium heat for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently. You want to bring the mixture to a slight boil then reduce the heat and continue to stir. The berries will naturally sort of break down. The longer you cook it the more reduced it will become.
Let cool completely then store in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to one week.

Equipment

Author: Elizabeth Waterson I Confessions of a Baking Queen
Prep Time: 5
Cook Time: 5
Category: Dessert
Method: Cook
Cuisine: American

Keywords: mixed berry compote

Find it online: https://confessionsofabakingqueen.com/berry-compote/

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