Monday, June 13

Fresh Fruit Compote

This one I am particularly proud of.  The inspiration come from a container of blueberries in the fridge that the Peanut wasn't eating fast enough.  The child can't get enough fruit, but when her mommy has blueberries and cantaloupe and oranges to offer her at any given time, somethings gotta' give.  Such was the case for the blueberries this time.  They gave.

I started imagining those thick, goopy berry toppings that come with pancakes and waffles from those breakfast chains that Hubs and I used to meet at before class during our dating days.  And I knew I could make it better.  Because fresher is always better, isn't it?

I made blueberry the first morning and apple the next morning.  Blueberry is my fave, but my husband digs the apple.  The Peanut is lover to all fruit, so she was no help for a tie breaker.  Both of these would also be an excellent topping with vanilla ice cream.  YUM!



























Blueberry Compote

2 cups fresh blueberries
1/2 cup maple syrup
1 tsp. arrowroot powder (you may use cornstarch too--use about 1 1/2 tsp.)

In a small pan over medium heat, slowly heat berries and syrup.  In a small bowl, mix arrowroot powder/cornstarch with about a tablespoon cold water.  Stir thickener into berry mixture.  Once berries are heated through (sauce may not be thickened at this point) crush berries with a potato masher.  I did this with about half the berries.  Stir occasionally while allowing compote to thicken.  Compote is finished when sauce has thickened and coats the back of a spoon, about 15-20 minutes.




























Apple Cinnamon Compote

2 large apples
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. arrowroot powder (you may use cornstarch too--use about 1 1/2 tsp.)

Peel, core, and chop apples into a small dice.  In a small pan over medium heat, slowly heat apples, cinnamon, and syrup.  In a small bowl, mix arrowroot powder/cornstarch with about a tablespoon cold water.  Stir thickener into apple mixture.  Stir occasionally while allowing compote to thicken.  Compote is finished when sauce has thickened and coats the back of a spoon, about 15-20 minutes.

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This recipe is linked to:

Beauty and Bedlam's Tasty Tuesday
Blessed With Grace Tempt My Tummy Tuesday
Designs By Gollum Foodie Friday
Grocery Cart Challenge Recipe Swap
Friday Potluck at EKat's Kitchen
Hearth 'n Soul Recipe Swap  

Kelly the Kitchen Kop's Real Food Wednesday
La Bella Vita's Fresh Clean and Pure Friday 
Life As Mom Ultimate Recipe Swap
Miz Helen's Country Cottage Full Plate Thursday 

This Chick Cooks Recipe Swap 



10 comments:

Annika said...

Looks yummy!!

Alea Milham said...

This looks like a piece of summer! What a tasty recipe. Thanks for sharing your recipe with the Hearth and Soul Hop.

Carla Renee said...

OH MY WORD! Can you please remind my brother how blessed he is to eat in your kitchen everyday??? I want to eat breakfast at your house! ;)

Daily Dish Recipes said...

Oh my goodness these look AMAZING. Yum! Totally trying them. I also linked on my weekly round up. :)

Miriam said...

Your compotes look to die for! And you totally stole my thunder, by the way, I was planning on posting a compote tomorrow :)! Have a fabulous day! Miriam@Meatless Meals For Meat Eaters

Shu Han said...

that first photo looks too gorgeous to not click on! fruit compotes are one of my favourite ways to use up leftover fruit too, and with pancakes too? ahhh breakfast bliss.

Miz Helen said...

Hi Jackie,
We just love a good compote made with great fresh summer fruit and your recipe looks delicious. Your photo is so good I got out my knife and fork, thinking I could just have it right now. Thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and hope to see you next week!
Miz Helen

Allison @ Alli 'n Son said...

Brilliant! I love that both recipes use maple syrup instead of sugar.

I hope you'll stop by and share your recipe with Sweet Tooth Friday! http://alli-n-son.com/2011/06/16/midnight-craving-cupcakes/

Katie @ This Chick Cooks said...

Both the apple and blueberry look so delicious. I'd love to have either one on a nice stack of pancakes. Thanks for coming by to share! Have a great weekend.
Katie

KB and Whitesnake said...

Looks delish!

We'd love for you to share this recipe with us at
Simply Delish Saturday

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