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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10 comments:
Looks yummy!!
This looks like a piece of summer! What a tasty recipe. Thanks for sharing your recipe with the Hearth and Soul Hop.
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! ;)
Oh my goodness these look AMAZING. Yum! Totally trying them. I also linked on my weekly round up. :)
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
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.
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
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/
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
Looks delish!
We'd love for you to share this recipe with us at
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