SIMPLE BERRY COMPOTE ๐๐ / 2-ingredients
Okay, so I have very mixed feelings when it comes to compote. While Iโve been looking through random pictures of it I found on google, I realized most people have it somehow mashed? I donโt know, Iโve never had it this way neither have seen it. But the one I have seen and eaten several times before is the one you see in the pictures.
Itโs made of berries, in my case cherries which are whole and not mashed. I donโt know if not mashed compote is just European thing or something but the way we have it here is whole fruits/chopped and not mashed.
According to what Wikipedia says, compote is a dessert originating from medieval Europe, made of whole or pieces of fruit in sugar syrup. This description describes my compote pretty well I think. I also just realized how long compote has been around for and Iโm shocked about that. I mean middle ages are pretty far back.
Iโve also seen many people putting compote on top of pancakes or waffles which is a new thing for me as well. The main way itโs eaten here is on its own as a dessert. Another thing Iโve noticed while scrolling through compotes is that people around the world like to enjoy it warm and here itโs always served chilled or preferably even from refrigerator. Looks like thereโs a lot I didnโt know about compote.
Back to the compote Iโm here with today. The fruit I used are cherries but feel free to use any other berries or fruit of choice. Instead of sugar syrup which is usually filled with loads of refined sugars we are using a combination of water and coconut sugar. You could also use fruit juice instead of water for richer flavour but I find water works just fine since we are using coconut sugar as well and the fruit releases a lot of flavour.
This post is also my contribution to #fruitsandveggiesmonday hosted by our lovely @lenasveganliving. If you havenโt joined the contest yet (which you totally should because itโs a lot of fun every single time), you can find more info about it here.
SIMPLE BERRY COMPOTE ๐๐
| INGREDIENTS
- 3 cups berries of choice (or any other fruit)
- 4 tbsp coconut sugar (use more or less depending in how sweet you want it to be)
- 2 cups water* (enough to cover the fruit)
| METHOD
1/ Chop the fruit into smaller pieces.
2/ Add the berries to a medium pot along with water and coconut sugar. Bring to boil and cook for around 10 minutes.
3/ Once cooked take from the stove and let it cool down if you want to enjoy it cold or eat right away if you desire to have it warm. Store in fridge for up to 3 days.
| NOTES
*Use fruit juice for richer flavour
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Very tasty fruit..I like it your post
It is, thank you!
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Thanks!
This is very interesting and from my personal experience I know compote can be whole or sliced fruit that is preserved in a jar. My grandmother used to make it every season. My favorite was always apricot, but cherry looks and sound delicious too ๐ ๐๐๐ฟ๐๐๐
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Thanks for sharing your knowledge! That's what I thought it is before the internet messed my mind haha ;) My mom makes it every season as well. Mmm apricot sounds so delicious!
My pleasure Sweetie...........internet is an incredible tool, however, sometimes we have to trust our own knowledge passed to us by our family ๐๐ธ๐
Your pictures are so vibrant and warm! I would love to taste it. And bravo on using a much healthier sugar option. When you have access to such beautiful fresh fruit it hardly needs any extra sweetener. Very interesting about the history of compote, too. I think many cultures have very similar dishes, just with a few twists depending on where you are located. I think I would happily eat it either way, though I do like it warm on a stack of yummy vegan pancakes! :)
Thank you so much! I try to avoid highly processed sugars as much as possible. I found that very interesting as well and definitely agree with you about the cultures. Oh so you have compote on top of pancakes? I had no idea this is a thing before I did my research, I imagine it being really yummy ;) Maybe I should give it a try..
Yum! This looks so simple and so good. I reckon it would be amazing on coconut ice-cream.
Thank you! Compote and ice cream.. Interesting combination, I'm sure it'd be amazing ;)
Coconut sugar is such a nice choice compared to the compote filled with the refined stuff - looks super delicious!
Definitely agree with you on this one. Thank you!!
mmmm cherries! This is such a great thing to have around to add to breakfast or smoothies deserts or on it's own. Love the coconut sugar idea.
It really is! I'm glad you liked it!