A delicious compote of mixed berries that is ideal for topping ice cream or yogurt in a parfait.
| Prep Time: | 5 mins |
| Cook Time: | 10 mins |
| Total Time: | 15 mins |
| Servings: | 8 |
| Yield: | 8 servings |
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon brandy
- 4 cups fresh mixed berries with juices
- ½ cup white sugar
- ⅓ cup honey
Instructions
- Dissolve cornstarch in brandy in a small bowl and set aside.
- Combine mixed berries, sugar, and honey in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil. Add cornstarch mixture and boil until berries break down and compote thickens to the desired consistency, 2 to 3 minutes.
Reviews
Love this recipe. Very easy and convenient. It is totally flexible and forgiving. Undercook? No problem, really. Overcook? Also no problem. Adjust sugar, honey, brandy (or not) to taste. Don’t have enough berries? Use just about anything else. I used plums, peaches, blueberries, raspberries, and cherries. (Next time I will add the raspberries at the very end….they dissolved from cooking too long. Still taste them though.) I had too much fruit so I added more honey and a bit of water. I like the added complexity of the brandy, but you could use water with the cornstarch just as easily or skip that part altogether (although I prefer my compote a little thicker so I will always use the thickener). Its in the receipe box for future use and sharing. Thank you!
Loved this recipe! This was my first time making berry compote and it was a VERY good first impression. I added more sugar because I like it that way. I also didn’t add brandy. Tasted completely fine without it. Would recommend.
Other than cutting the recipe in half, I followed it to a “T”. It’s delicious, although pretty sweet. You could definitely cut back on the sugar or honey a bit. Was awesome over some vanilla ice cream. I’d make again! Thanks for sharing the recipe.