Citric Acid Free Warm Vanilla Fruit Compote
Warm, fragrant, and deeply comforting, this fruit compote brings together blueberries, strawberries, and peach slices in a honey-sweetened, spiced syrup that feels like a hug in a bowl. The combination of vanilla powder, Ceylon cinnamon, and fresh ginger gives it a gentle warmth that makes it taste far more complex than the short ingredient list suggests. For anyone navigating a citric acid sensitivity, packaged fruit sauces and store-bought jams are often a minefield of hidden additives — this one keeps things clean and straightforward. The small amount of fresh lemon juice is the only naturally occurring source of acidity here, and it's easy to reduce or omit entirely if your tolerance is low. Arrowroot starch is offered as an optional thickener for those who want a glossier, more spoonable consistency without relying on cornstarch or other starches that can sneak in unwanted ingredients. Spoon it over oatmeal, yogurt, pancakes, or ice cream — it's versatile enough to earn a permanent spot in your weekly rotation. It also keeps beautifully in the fridge for several days, so making a batch ahead is absolutely worth it.
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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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