Mixed Berry Compote Recipes

Steps:

• Dissolve cornstarch in brandy in a small bowl and set aside.
• Combine mixed berries, sugar, and honey in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil. Add cornstarch mixture and boil until berries break down and compote thickens to the desired consistency, 2 to 3 minutes.

Steps:

• Melt butter in a skillet over moderate heat. Stir in brown sugar and lemon juice until sugar is dissolved. Add berries and cook, tossing gently (try to keep most of them from breaking up), until berries are warm and juices begin to be released, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Serve warm or at room temperature.

Steps:

• Combine blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, sugar, water, and butter in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook until berries break down, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and continue to simmer mixture, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
• Remove from heat and allow to thicken until consistency is similar to a chutney or thick jam, adding flour to thicken even more if desired. Serve warm or chilled.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• Cut the stems off the strawberries and slice any large ones in half. Add the strawberries to a colander along with the blueberries and raspberries and wash in the sink. Dry the berries on a sheet pan lined with paper towels, then transfer the berries to a large bowl.
• Add the honey, vanilla bean paste, vinegar, salt and pepper. Gently fold together with a rubber spatula, being careful not to crush the berries.
• Transfer the berry mixture to a 6- to 8-quart casserole dish and roast until the berries start to release their juices and slightly break down, about 15 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature as a topping for pancakes, oatmeal, ice cream, cake and more, with additional drizzles of balsamic vinegar.

Steps:

• If using strawberries, hull, halve or quarter to make them a similar size to the other berries. Tip all the fruits into a large pan with 2-3 tbsp water, sugar to taste and your choice of flavourings.
• Bring to the boil then simmer for 3-5 mins. Don't overcook, or the fruits will not hold their shape. Keeps in the fridge for up to 2 days, in the freezer for up to 3 months.