Chestnut Free Warm Vanilla Fruit Compote
Warm, jammy, and fragrant with vanilla and spice, this fruit compote is the kind of simple recipe that makes everything it touches taste more special. Blueberries, strawberries, and peach slices simmer together with honey, lemon juice, and a gentle hit of Ceylon cinnamon and ginger until they collapse into a glossy, syrupy sauce that smells absolutely incredible. The vanilla powder weaves through every bite in a way that feels almost dessert-like, even though the ingredient list is refreshingly wholesome. For anyone navigating tree nut allergies or sensitivities, this recipe is naturally free of any nut-based thickeners or hidden additives — just fruit, spice, and a touch of sweetness. The optional arrowroot slurry is a smart trick if you want a thicker, more spoonable consistency without changing the flavor at all. Spoon it over yogurt, oatmeal, pancakes, or ice cream, and it instantly elevates whatever is underneath. It keeps in the fridge for up to five days, which means you can make a batch on Sunday and enjoy it all week long.
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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.
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