Gut Friendly Mixed Berry Compote
Bright, jammy, and fragrant with warm spice, this mixed berry compote is the kind of simple recipe that earns a permanent spot in your weekly rotation. Berries are among the most gut-supportive fruits you can eat, loaded with fiber and antioxidants, and this preparation keeps every ingredient clean and intentional. Ceylon cinnamon and fresh ginger add gentle warmth that goes beyond flavor — both are well-regarded for their soothing, digestive-friendly properties. Honey steps in as a natural sweetener, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice brightens the whole pot without any refined sugars or additives to worry about. The optional arrowroot starch thickener is a smart swap for cornstarch, keeping things easy on the gut while giving you that gorgeous, glossy finish. You can spoon it warm over oatmeal or yogurt, swirl it into smoothies, or let it cool and keep it in a jar in the fridge for the week ahead. It's proof that eating with your digestion in mind doesn't have to mean sacrificing anything delicious.
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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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