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Berry Compote Recipe

A recipe for turning fresh berries into a tasty sauce.
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Course: Dessert
Keyword: compote
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup caster sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp corn starch
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2/3 cup fresh berries
  • 1 1/2 tsp fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  • Add sugar and corn starch to a small pan on the stove over medium heat.
  • Gradually stir in the water until your mixture is smooth.
  • Add your choice of berries as well as the lemon juice. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered. Allow fruit to reduce for around 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and mash into pieces or blend in a processor then press through a strainer to remove any unwanted bits.
  • Place the fruit in an airtight container in the fridge for at least an hour until fully cooled before adding to ice cream.