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Fruit Compote

Compote is simply fresh fruit that has been mixed with sugar and allowed to macerate. Mix and match your fruits, experiment with honey or sugar amounts, and acids to make it your own! Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients to find them nearby or stop by your local farmer's market.
Prep Time5 minutes
Macerate30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: aronia berries, berries, blackberries, blueberries, cherries, raspberries, strawberries
Season: Spring
Diet: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Servings: 6
Calories: 125kcal
Author: Mallory DeVries

Equipment

  • Mason Jar
  • Kitchen Knife

Ingredients

  • 1 quart berries* mix and match
  • ¼ cup honey* or granulated sugar

Optional Add-Ins

  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger
  • 1 tsp red wine
  • 1 tsp white wine

Instructions

  • Wash and prepare your fruits. Remove any stems.
  • Add honey or sugar and any optional add-ins to taste.
  • Let sit at room temp for 30 minutes. Cover an refrigerate.
  • Serve on ice cream, with cookies, cake, on top of yogurt, or mascarpone! This compote also makes a tasty topping for pancakes, waffles, or biscuits.

Nutrition

Calories: 125kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 97mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 73IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 0.4mg