Savory Rich Blueberry Compote Recipes

BLUEBERRY COMPOTE

Steps:

• Combine half of the frozen berries and all other ingredients, except tapioca starch, in a medium saucepan.
• Simmer on medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring often.
• Add in the rest of the frozen berries and cook another 8 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Stir in tapioca starch and cook a couple minutes more until thickened and liquid coats the back of a spoon.

BLUEBERRY COMPOTE

Steps:

• Combine 1 cup of the blueberries, water, sugar and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Cook over a medium heat for about 10 minutes. Add the rest of the blueberries and cook for 8 minutes more, stirring frequently. Serve warm.

SAVORY RICH BLUEBERRY COMPOTE

Steps:

• Once you've finished cooking your cut of meat (chicken, pork, steak), remove it from the skillet and set it aside to rest. Over medium heat, add wine, broth, and oil to the skillet, use a stiff spatula to scrape the brown bits off the pan bottom, and heat for about 2 minutes or until simmering. With a non-reactive spoon, stir in shallot, celery, thyme and zest and cook until vegetables are soft and slightly caramelized, about 5 minutes, adding more broth if mixture begins to lose moisture too quickly. Then stir in garlic, salt, and pepper, and saute' until garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute. Next stir or whisk in preserves, vinegar, sugar, mustard, and berries, and cook until about half of the berries burst and mixture is bubbling, about 10 minutes. Lower fire slightly and simmer until compote thickens and coats the back of a spoon. Stir in butter slowly until melted. Serve over your cut of choice. The juice released in your mouth by the whole berries is such a nice, decadent surprise.

BLUEBERRY COMPOTE

Steps:

• Combine 1/2 the blueberries, sugar, and water in a small, heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer, stirring often, until blueberries burst, about 10 minutes.
• Stir remaining blueberries into the simmering mixture. Continue to simmer until compote thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 8 minutes.

BLUEBERRY OR BLACKBERRY COMPOTE WITH YOGURT OR RICOTTA

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except cornstarch dissolved in water and ricotta or yogurt in a saucepan. Add 1 tablespoon water and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Simmer until blueberries release their juices and blackberries begin to break apart, about 10 minutes. Stir occasionally from time to time.
• Stir in dissolved cornstarch and stir until mixture thickens. Remove from heat and allow to cool, or serve warm, spooned over yogurt or ricotta. Alternative method: I use this method with blackberries, since as they break down more: Toss the berries in a bowl with 2 tablespoons organic sugar. Cover and refrigerate overnight. The next day, add 1 more tablespoon sugar, honey or agave nectar if desired and proceed with step 1 of the recipe.

BLACKBERRY COMPOTE

Steps:

• Combine blackberries, sugar, lemon juice, and salt in a saucepan. Toss to coat and let sit for 5 minutes.
• Bring berry mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until sauce has reduced and thickened slightly, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool slightly and serve warm, or refrigerate for later use. Mixture will thicken further as it cools.