Nightshade Free Warm Vanilla Fruit Compote
Sweet, jammy, and perfumed with vanilla and warm spices, this fruit compote is the kind of thing you'll want to spoon over everything. Blueberries, strawberries, and peaches simmer together until they're tender and glossy, releasing a naturally syrupy liquid that smells absolutely incredible. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice brightens the whole pot, while Ceylon cinnamon and ginger add gentle warmth without any heat or bitterness. For anyone navigating nightshade restrictions, desserts and sweet toppings can feel surprisingly limited — but this one is built entirely on fruit, honey, and spices that are completely in the clear. The optional arrowroot slurry is a smart trick for a thicker, more spoonable texture without relying on cornstarch or anything processed. It's equally at home over yogurt, oatmeal, pancakes, or a scoop of vanilla 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.
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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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