MSG Free Classic Berry Compote
Bright, jammy, and bursting with real fruit flavor, this berry compote is the kind of simple kitchen magic that makes everything it touches taste better. Mixed strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries are simmered down with sugar, fresh lemon juice, and a touch of zest until they collapse into a glossy, spoonable sauce that thickens beautifully as it cools. Store-bought fruit sauces and toppings are notorious for sneaking in additives and flavor enhancers you never asked for, so making your own from scratch is the cleanest, most satisfying route. Every single ingredient here is whole and recognizable — nothing processed, nothing hidden. A pinch of salt and optional vanilla round out the flavor without any shortcuts. Spoon it over yogurt, pancakes, ice cream, or cheesecake, and it keeps in the fridge for up to a week so you can reach for 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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