BHA & BHT Free Mixed Berry Compote
Bright, jammy, and bursting with real fruit flavor, this mixed berry compote is the kind of thing you'll want to spoon over everything — yogurt, pancakes, oatmeal, ice cream, or a humble piece of toast. Many store-bought fruit sauces and preserves sneak in synthetic preservatives to extend shelf life, which makes finding a clean option on the grocery shelf genuinely tricky. This one skips all of that entirely, relying on fresh or frozen berries, honey, and a squeeze of lemon to do all the heavy lifting. A pinch of Ceylon cinnamon and ground ginger add a subtle warmth that makes the whole thing taste far more complex than the short ingredient list suggests. The optional arrowroot slurry is a smart finishing touch — it thickens the compote to a glossy, spoonable consistency without any additives or cornstarch concerns. Because you're making it yourself on the stovetop, you know exactly what's in every spoonful, which is a genuinely satisfying feeling. It keeps beautifully in a jar, so a single batch can brighten up your meals for days.
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6 servings
- 3 cups mixed berries (fresh or frozen — blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, or blackberries)
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ tsp lemon zest
- ¼ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 tsp arrowroot starch (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the berries, honey, lemon juice, lemon zest, Ceylon cinnamon, and ginger in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir to coat the berries, then cook, stirring occasionally, until the berries begin to release their juices and the mixture comes to a gentle simmer, about 4–5 minutes.
- 2
Reduce the heat to medium-low and continue to cook, stirring occasionally and pressing some of the berries lightly against the side of the pan, until the compote has thickened slightly and the fruit is very soft and jammy, about 8–10 minutes. The sauce should coat the back of a spoon.
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