Easy Mixed Berry Compote Recipe | Use Up Your Frozen Berries!
Is your freezer filled with bags of frozen mixed berries? Don't worry, you're not alone! Instead of letting them go to waste, why not make a delicious mixed berry compote? In a saucepan, combine two tablespoons of butter, two heaping tablespoons of brown sugar, the zest of one lemon, and two tablespoons of fresh lemon juice. Once the sugar dissolves, add in 2 cups of your frozen berries (even if they're a little freezer burnt, no judgment!). Watch as the mixture transforms from clumpy to a nice, juicy simmer. If it's too juicy and not reducing, you can add two teaspoons of cornstarch to help it thicken up. Keep in mind that it will become even thicker as it cools. Once it reaches the desired consistency, remove it from the heat and let it cool. The compote is ready to use at this point, and it's especially delicious when still slightly warm. If you have any leftovers, you can store it in a jar for later use. This versatile compote can be enjoyed in so many ways - whether as a topping for cheesecake or drizzled over a homemade vanilla pound cake. Save this recipe for later, and let us know if you can relate to having an abundance of frozen berries!
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons of butter
- 2 heaping tablespoons of brown sugar
- Zest of one lemon
- 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice
- 2 cups of frozen mixed berries
- 2 teaspoons of cornstarch (optional)
Cooking steps:
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the brown sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
- Add the frozen berries to the saucepan and stir to combine.
- Allow the mixture to simmer until it reaches a nice, juicy consistency.
- If the compote is too liquidy, you can add cornstarch to help thicken it.
- Once the desired consistency is reached, remove the compote from the heat and let it cool.
- Serve the compote warm or store it in a jar for later use.
- Enjoy the sweet, tart, and citrusy flavor of the mixed berry compote on your favorite desserts!
