How to make a quick blueberry compote by heating fruit with a little sweetener and water until jam-like
Heat blueberries with a splash of maple syrup and a little water, stirring until it thickens to a jam-like compote.
Add blueberries to a pan with a small amount of sweetener and a little water. Heat and stir until the berries break down and the mixture thickens to a jam-like consistency. Spoon over oats, yogurt, or desserts.
The short version
- A little water + heat helps fruit turn into a spoonable sauce.
- Cook to a 'jam-like' consistency for a topping that won’t run everywhere.
What you need
- small panStovetop pan for heating the fruit
How to do it
- 1
Add blueberries to a pan with a splash of maple syrup and a little water.
The water helps start the simmer so the fruit can break down without scorching.
Watch this step - 2
Heat and stir/mix until the berries break down and it becomes jam-like.
Stop when it coats like a loose jam; it will thicken a bit more as it cools.
Watch this step - 3
What goes wrong
Not cooking long enough so the topping stays watery
Keep heating and stirring until it reaches a jam-like consistency.
Why it works
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