Mary Berry's Rosy Fruit Compote with Yoghurt and Honey (2024)

FAQs

How long does berry compote last in the fridge? ›

Compote is not as thick as jam or jelly, and it's meant to be consumed relatively soon after making (it will keep for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator). It's not designed to be canned or preserved for the months or years ahead.

If you would like your compote to be thicker , you can add a thickening agent such as cornstarch (make sure to mix it well in water before adding to the compote) or pectin. Simply simmering the fruit for longer with sugar also helps to boil off the extra juice.

Eating a good source of antioxidants like fruit compote can help reduce oxidative stress in our cells and reduce the risk of developing many chronic diseases. Fruit compote is also a great source of dietary fiber.

Jam is made from crushed or chopped fruit and sugar, and has a chunky texture. Jelly is made from fruit juice and sugar, and has a smooth, translucent texture. Compote is made from whole or large pieces of fruit that are cooked in a syrup made from sugar and water.

Coulis can be made by pureeing fruits or vegetables, whereas compote is prepared by cooking down fruits until soft. Coulis is basically a fruit in pureed form, but compote has additional ingredients like spices and dried fruits, which lend a complex flavor.

com·​pote ˈkäm-ˌpōt. 1. : a dessert of fruit cooked in syrup. 2. : a bowl of glass, porcelain, or metal usually with a base and stem from which compotes, fruits, nuts, or sweets are served.

Serve this frozen berry compote warm or chilled over pancakes, ice cream, yogurt, toast, waffles, oatmeal... endless possibilities and sure to please any palate.

To keep compotes for longer, freeze, in batches, in plastic containers so you can defrost only as much as you need. Spices Oriental flavours such as star anise, ginger and cardamom are fantastic for fruit with a rich flavour, such as plums and berries.

The word compote is French for “mixture.” A compote is a dessert originating in 17th century France. The French believed that fruit cooked in sugar syrup balanced the humidity's effects on the body and led them to invent compotes. Recipes called for whole or pieces of mixed fruit in sugar syrup.

A compote is simply preserved or cooked fruit. Your mum probably called it stewed fruit, so compote is just a new name for an old favourite. Compote is French for 'mixture' and back in medieval Europe, it was a dessert of whole fruits cooked in water with sugar and spices.

Can you eat compote on its own? ›

This tasty compote is a delicious dish that uses fruit that is fresh, frozen, dried and canned. It's great on its own and can also be enjoyed with porridge, pancakes or yoghurt.

Storing your compote or refrigerator berry jam

Keep the compote in the fridge for up to 10 days to use as needed.

Combine fruit, sugar, and honey in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil. Optional: Add cornstarch mixture to saucepan. Continue to boil until the berries break down and the compote has thickened to desired consistency, or about 2 to 3 minutes.

Homemade compote will keep for up to 1 week in an airtight container in the refrigerator. For longer-term storage, it can be frozen for up to 3 months in a freezer-safe bag, ice cube trays, or a wide-mouth mason jar.

Storage. Store your cooled compote in an airtight container (I recommend something glass as the blueberries can stain plastic!) in the fridge. It will keep for up to 14 days.

Line a fresh sheet of paper towels on top of the berries and place the lid on the container. Store your berries in the fridge, and they should stay good for up to two weeks!

Simple mixed berry compote with three types of fresh berries, lime juice, and some raw cane sugar. You can make this sweet-tart fruit compote in just a few minutes on the stovetop or in the oven! It will keep in the fridge for a good 10 days, and you'll be using it in many ways from breakfast to dessert.