Blueberry Compote

This recipe makes blueberry fruit compote that is so easy to make and it is the perfect topping for your morning pancakes. Another great thing is that you only need a few ingredients for this recipe.

I have been making berry compote for many years and I love that it is so simple and easy to prepare. Fruit compote is very similar to jam but instead of being used as a spread it is mainly use as a topping.

I use blueberry compote to top pancakes, crepes, French toast, ice-cream, yoghurt and oats porridge and I feel it makes all these foods a little extra special. When serving with pancakes, crepes or French toast, I usually add a dollop of whipped cream which makes it even more delicious. You can also use this recipe as a filling for blueberry pie.

Because fruit compote is made to eat within a smaller window than jam, I usually make a small batch of this blueberry compote but if you want a larger batch then you can easily double this recipe.

Another thing that’s good about compote is that it doesn’t contain as many calories as jam because it uses less sugar so you can enjoy this blueberry compote without taking in too many calories.

Ingredients for Blueberry Compote

Please find the full list of ingredients and quantities in the recipe card at the end of the post.

• Blueberries – I use fresh blueberries for this recipe.
• Sugar – you can use granulated sugar or caster sugar.
• Lemon juice – squeezed from a fresh lemon.
• Vanilla – use good quality vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste.

How to Make Blueberry Compote

1. Add all the ingredients to a saucepan and place the saucepan on a medium heat. Stir occasionally and do not leave the pan unattended.

2. Once the blueberries have released their water and the liquid content in the pan has increased, slightly increase the heat and stir more frequently for around 12 minutes or until the water has evaporated and the juice has thickened.

3. Remove the pan from the heat and pour the compote into a heat resistant bowl to cool. Once cooled, it is ready to use.

Nutrition

Nutrition based on 1 serving - Calories: 40kcal | Fat: 0.1g | Saturates: 0.1g | Carbs: 8.6g | Sugar: 8.6g | Fibre: 1.5g | Protein: 0.6g | Salt: 0.65g

Storage

Store this blueberry compote in a sterilised jar and store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or you can store in an airtight container and use within 2 days.

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