Artificial Flavors Free Warm Vanilla Fruit Compote
That deep, jammy sweetness you get from a good fruit compote usually comes with a catch — most store-bought versions are loaded with synthetic flavoring agents that have no business being in something this simple. This recipe skips all of that entirely, leaning on real vanilla powder, fresh lemon juice, and warming spices like Ceylon cinnamon and ginger to build genuine, layered flavor from scratch. Blueberries, strawberries, and peach slices simmer together in honey until they soften into a glossy, syrupy mixture that smells absolutely incredible on the stove. The optional arrowroot slurry is a clever touch — it thickens the compote to a luscious, spoonable consistency without any mystery additives. Every single ingredient here is exactly what it says it is, which makes this as clean and trustworthy as a fruit compote can get. Spoon it over yogurt, oatmeal, pancakes, or ice cream, and it keeps in the fridge for up to five days — so you can make a batch and enjoy it all week long.
About FigFig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.
Learn more →Ingredients
4 servings
- 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1 cup fresh or frozen peach slices, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ tsp vanilla powder
- ¼ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- 1 pinch fine sea salt
- 1 tsp arrowroot starch, dissolved in 1 tbsp cold water (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the blueberries, strawberries, peaches, honey, lemon juice, vanilla powder, Ceylon cinnamon, ginger, and salt in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir to coat the fruit evenly.
- 2
Cook, stirring occasionally, until the fruit begins to release its juices and the mixture comes to a gentle simmer, about 5 minutes.
Want the full recipe?
Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!