MSG Free Mixed Berry Compote
Bright, jammy, and bursting with real fruit flavor, this berry compote is the kind of thing you'll want to spoon over everything — yogurt, pancakes, oatmeal, ice cream, or a simple slice of toast. It comes together with just a handful of clean, whole ingredients: mixed berries, honey, fresh lemon, and a warm hint of Ceylon cinnamon and ginger that makes it feel a little more special than your average fruit sauce. For anyone avoiding flavor enhancers and additives, store-bought fruit sauces and jams can be a minefield of hidden ingredients, but here every single component is exactly what it says it is. The optional arrowroot starch thickener is a smart, natural swap that gives you that glossy, spoonable consistency without reaching for anything processed. Pressing some of the berries against the pan as it simmers creates a gorgeous, layered texture — part chunky fruit, part silky sauce — that feels genuinely homemade in the best way. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a little zest keep the sweetness bright and balanced, so it never tips into cloying territory. Make a batch, stash it in a jar, and you'll find yourself reaching for it all week long.
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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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