Carrageenan Free Mixed Berry Compote
Bright, jammy, and fragrant with warm spice, this berry compote is the kind of simple recipe that makes everything it touches taste more special — think yogurt parfaits, oatmeal, pancakes, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Store-bought fruit sauces and toppings are a minefield for anyone avoiding carrageenan, since that thickener shows up in all kinds of packaged condiments and dairy-adjacent products without much fanfare. Here, the thickening comes entirely from the natural pectin in the berries themselves, with an optional arrowroot slurry if you want an extra-glossy, spoonable finish. Fresh lemon juice and zest brighten the whole thing up, while Ceylon cinnamon and ground ginger add a gentle warmth that keeps it from tasting flat or one-note. Honey sweetens it just enough without overpowering the fruit. The whole process is straightforward — a single saucepan, a little stirring, and about fifteen minutes of active cooking — and the result is something you'll want to keep in the fridge all week.
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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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