Summer Berry Compote

Summer is officially here and with it comes beach days, dinners alfresco (hello beeswax tapers) and fresh berries. When my berries start to get over ripe I put them in the freezer and one of my new found ways to use them up is by making a compote.

Making compotes may sound overwhelming but they are simple, yummy and versatile! Traditionally used as a dessert, I typically use it on breakfast foods like chia seed pudding, overnight oats and pancakes.

This recipe from Minimalist Baker has been the one I (mostly) follow, though sometimes I cut out the oj when I don’t have any on-hand. And this one from Food52 is the perfect traditional recipe.

Let me know if you try either of these recipes and how you used your Summer Berry Compote!

"Traditionally used as a dessert, I typically use it on breakfast foods like chia seed pudding, overnight oats and pancakes."