Skip to main content
Epicurious

Mixed Berry Compote

4.4

(27)

Image may contain Food Toast Bread and French Toast

Use any mixture of berries in this simple, quick compote. It tastes great with the <a>raspberry torte</a> and over ice cream or pound cake.

Active time: 5 min Start to finish: 5 min

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 3 cups

Ingredients

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 cups mixed berries (3/4 lb) such as raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Melt butter in a skillet over moderate heat. Stir in brown sugar and lemon juice until sugar is dissolved. Add berries and cook, tossing gently (try to keep most of them from breaking up), until berries are warm and juices begin to be released, 2 to 3 minutes.

  2. Step 2

    Serve warm or at room temperature.

TagsCompoteCondimentSauceBerryFruitRaspberryBlackberryBlueberryBreakfastBrunchNut FreeGluten Free5 Ingredients or FewerQuickEasySauteSummerGourmet
Read More
Passion Fruit Curd
Tangy and sunny, this curd can be made with either fresh or frozen pulp.
Sea Breeze
Gourmet’s version of this perfect summer drink mixes the ideal ratio of vodka with cranberry and grapefruit juices, right in the glass.
Smoky Tofu Shakshuka
This vegan version of the classic North African scramble uses soft silken tofu instead of eggs without any sacrifice of flavor.
Not-So-Secret Burger Sauce
Every sauce needs a few secrets. Ours is smoky, sweet, and savory—use it for burgers, fries, tenders, and more.
Violet Vodka Slushy
Crème de violette is an exuberantly floral violet liqueur that gives vibrant color to this fun frozen cocktail.
Béchamel Sauce
This classic 15-minute sauce is your secret weapon for homemade mac and cheese, chowder, lasagna, and more.
5-Minute Chocolate Mug Cake
Yes, it's a shortcut in a microwave. It's also a gooey, fudgy, wildly good chocolate cake.
Dulce de Leche
Make this versatile caramel at home with our slow-simmered method using milk and sugar—or take one of two sweetened condensed milk shortcuts.