Macadamia Free Classic Berry Compote
Bright, jammy, and bursting with the natural sweetness of strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries, this compote is the kind of simple kitchen magic that makes everything it touches taste better. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a little zest keep the flavors lively and balanced, while a pinch of salt quietly pulls it all together. The whole thing comes together in one saucepan — no fancy equipment, no complicated techniques, just fruit and heat doing their thing. Store-bought fruit sauces and toppings can be a minefield of unexpected additives and shared-facility warnings, so making your own from scratch puts you completely in control of what goes into the jar. This recipe is naturally free from tree nuts of any kind — every ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify. Spoon it over yogurt, pancakes, ice cream, or cheesecake, and it keeps beautifully in the fridge for up to a week, so one batch goes a long way.
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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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