Warm berry compote delicious (Printable)

A warm, sweetened blend of mixed berries cooked to perfection, ideal for enhancing breakfasts and desserts.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 2 cups mixed berries (fresh or frozen; strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries)

02 - 3 tablespoons granulated sugar or maple syrup

03 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

04 - ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

05 - 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon cold water

01 - In a medium saucepan, add mixed berries and granulated sugar or maple syrup.

02 - Heat over medium, stirring gently until berries release juices, about 3 to 4 minutes.

03 - Incorporate fresh lemon juice and optional vanilla extract, stirring to combine.

04 - If a thicker consistency is desired, stir in cornstarch slurry and simmer while stirring for 2 to 3 minutes until slightly thickened.

05 - Remove from heat and serve warm atop pancakes, waffles, oatmeal, yogurt, or ice cream.

01 -

It takes longer to decide what to watch on TV than it does to make this compote from start to finish.
You can use whatever berries you have without worrying about perfect ripeness or fancy varieties.
The warm fruit feels comforting in a way cold toppings just cant match, especially on chilly mornings.

02 -

Frozen berries release more liquid than fresh, so expect a saucier compote unless you add the cornstarch.
Taste before you serve because some berries are tart and others are sweet, and you might want to adjust the sugar or lemon at the end.

03 -

If you want some berries to stay whole and chunky, add half the berries at the start and the other half after a few minutes of cooking.
Taste the compote while its still warm because the sweetness becomes less pronounced as it cools, so adjust the sugar before you turn off the heat.