Gluten Free Classic Berry Compote
Bright, jammy, and bursting with natural fruit flavor, this berry compote is the kind of simple recipe that makes everything it touches taste more special. Mixed strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries cook down with sugar, lemon juice, and a touch of zest into a glossy, spoonable sauce that's genuinely hard to stop eating. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of gluten, so there's no label-reading stress or ingredient swapping required — just pure, straightforward fruit. The technique of pressing some berries against the pan as it simmers is the secret to that thick, luscious texture that coats the back of a spoon beautifully. A pinch of salt and optional vanilla round out the flavor in a way that feels almost effortless. Spoon it over yogurt, pancakes, ice cream, or oatmeal — it plays well with just about anything. It keeps in the fridge for up to a week, which means you can make a batch on Sunday and enjoy it all week long.
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6 servings
- 3 cups mixed berries (fresh or frozen), such as strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ tsp lemon zest
- 1 pinch salt
- ½ tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the berries, sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and salt in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring once or twice to coat the fruit.
- 2
Cook, stirring occasionally, until the berries begin to release their juices and the sugar dissolves, about 3–4 minutes.
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