Easy Blackberry Compote
Blackberry compote is a luscious, sweet topping that elevates your breakfast or dessert to gourmet status. This easy recipe transforms ripe blackberries into a vibrant syrup infused with sugar and lemon juice in under 20 minutes. Perfect for drizzling over pancakes, yogurt, or simply enjoying on its own, this compote delivers a burst of flavor and nostalgia in every bite.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: About 2 cups (serves approximately 8) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh blackberries
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons filtered water
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Rinse blackberries under cold water and drain thoroughly.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine blackberries, sugar, water, and lemon juice. Stir gently to coat the berries.
- Simmer for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally until the mixture thickens and the berries break down.
- Use a potato masher to mash some berries while leaving others whole for texture.
- Taste and adjust sweetness with additional sugar or tartness with more lemon juice if needed.
- Remove from heat and let cool before transferring to jars or serving dishes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added warmth, consider incorporating a pinch of cinnamon. Frozen blackberries can be used; adjust sugar accordingly due to increased juiciness.